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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Effrontery
Answer:
Shameless insolence
Effrontery (گستاخی) is impertinent, rude, or disrespectful behavior. 'Shameless insolence' (بے شرمانہ گستاخی) is a precise definition.
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Effigy
Answer:
Crude image
An effigy (پتلا) is a 'crude image' (بھدا مجسمہ) or sculpture of a person, often made to be damaged or destroyed in a protest.
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Ecstatic
Answer:
Spellbound
Ecstatic (وجد میں) means feeling overwhelming happiness or joy. 'Spellbound' (مسحور) means to be held in fascination, which is a key component of feeling ecstatic.
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Earnest
Answer:
Determined
Earnest (سنجیدہ) means showing sincere and intense conviction. An earnest person is serious, zealous, and 'determined' (پُرعزم). 'Apathetic' (بے حس) is an antonym.
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Duplicity
Answer:
Hypocrisy
Duplicity (دوغلاپن) is deceitfulness or double-dealing; speaking or acting in two different ways. It is a form of 'hypocrisy' (منافقت). 'Candor' (صاف گوئی) is the antonym.
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Dupe
Answer:
Easily fooled
A dupe (دھوکہ کھایا ہوا) is a person who is 'easily fooled' (آسانی سے دھوکہ کھانے والا) or deceived.
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Dunce
Answer:
Ignorant
A dunce (کند ذہن) is a person who is slow at learning or considered stupid. 'Ignorant' (جاہل) or unintelligent is the core meaning.
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Dubious
Answer:
Doubtful
Dubious (مشکوک) means hesitating or 'doubtful' (شک میں) about something. It can also mean not to be relied upon or suspicious.
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Dross
Answer:
Impurity
Dross (فضلہ) is the waste matter or 'impurity' (ناپاکی) that rises to the surface of molten metal. Metaphorically, it means rubbish or worthless material.
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Dreadful
Answer:
Horrible
Dreadful (خوفناک) means causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness. It is synonymous with 'horrible' (ہولناک). 'Illusory' (فریب نظر) means based on illusion.