All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Pledge
Answer:
An oath
A pledge (عہد) is a solemn promise or undertaking. 'An oath' (ایک قسم) is a direct synonym.
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Platonic
Answer:
Intellectual
Platonic (افلاطونی) means 'intellectual' (عقلی) and spiritual, without physical or romantic desire (e.g., a platonic relationship).
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Platitude
Answer:
Commonplace
A platitude (گھسی پٹی بات) is a 'commonplace' (عام فہم) or trite remark, especially one used as if it were fresh or profound.
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Plaintiff
Answer:
Sues
A plaintiff (مدعی) is the person who 'sues' (مقدمہ دائر کرتا ہے) or brings a case against another in a court of law. 'Defendant' (مدعا علیہ) is the person being sued.
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Piedmont
Answer:
Area at the base of a mountain
Piedmont (دامن کوہ) is a gentle slope leading from 'the base of a mountain' (پہاڑ کا دامن) to a region of flat land.
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Piazza
Answer:
Public square
A piazza (چوک) is an open 'public square' (عوامی چوک) in an Italian town. 'Cheese dish' (پنیر کی ڈش) is 'pizza'.
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Phlegmatic
Answer:
Sluggish
Phlegmatic (سست) describes a person having an unemotional and calm disposition. 'Sluggish' (کاہل) or 'unresponsive' is the best synonym.
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Phase
Answer:
Stage of development
A phase (مرحلہ) is a distinct 'stage of development' (ترقی کا مرحلہ) or period in a process of change. 'Faze' (پریشان کرنا) means 'confusion of mind'.
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Pert
Answer:
Lively
Pert (شوخ) means attractively 'lively' (زندہ دل) and cheerful. It can also mean impudent or bold. 'Maladroit' (اناڑی) is an antonym.
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Persiflage
Answer:
Banter
Persiflage (مذاق) is light and slightly mocking 'banter' (ہنسی مذاق) or mockery.