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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Leach
Answer:
To filter or dissolve
To leach (نکل جانا) means to drain away from soil by the action of liquid. It is a process 'to filter or dissolve' (چھاننا یا حل کرنا) and remove soluble components.
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Laxity
Answer:
Looseness
Laxity (ڈھیل) is the state of being lax, meaning not sufficiently strict or careful. 'Looseness' (ڈھیلا پن) is the most direct synonym. 'Paucity' (کمی) means scarcity.
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Lavish
Answer:
Extravagant
Lavish (فضول خرچ) means sumptuously rich, elaborate, or 'extravagant' (شاہانہ). It implies spending or giving in great amounts.
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Laudable
Answer:
Exemplary
Laudable (قابل تعریف) means deserving praise and commendation. 'Exemplary' (مثالی) means serving as a model and worthy of imitation, which is a strong synonym.
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Lapidary
Answer:
Pertaining to polished gems
A lapidary (جوہری) is a person who cuts and polishes stones. The adjective 'lapidary' means 'pertaining to polished gems' (تراشے ہوئے جواہرات سے متعلق).
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Labyrinthine
Answer:
Complicated
Labyrinthine (پیچیدہ) is the adjective form of labyrinth, meaning irregular, twisting, and 'complicated' (الجھا ہوا).
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Labyrinth
Answer:
Complicated path
A labyrinth (بھول بھلیاں) is a 'complicated path' (پیچیدہ راستہ) or intricate network of passages. 'Maze' (گولک دھندا) is also a correct synonym.
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Knave
Answer:
Scoundrel
A knave (بدمعاش) is an archaic term for a dishonest or unscrupulous man. 'Scoundrel' (بدکردار) is a direct synonym. 'Gentleman' (شریف آدمی) is an antonym.
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Knead
Answer:
Massage
To knead (گوندھنا) means to work dough with the hands. The action is a form of 'massage' (مالش کرنا) or pressing and folding.
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Kinescope
Answer:
Movie
A kinescope (کائنسکوپ) is an old term for a recording of a television broadcast made by filming the screen. It is a type of 'movie' (فلم) recording.