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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Distress
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Agony
Distress (شدید تکلیف) means extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. 'Agony' (اذیت) is a state of extreme physical or mental suffering, making it the closest synonym. 'Harass' (پریشان کرنا) means to intimidate. 'Distract' (توجہ ہٹانا) means to draw attention away. 'Delirium' (ہذیان) is a disturbed state of mind.
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Distinct
Answer:
Clear
Distinct (واضح) means recognizably different, or easily perceptible and 'clear' (صاف) to the senses.
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Distill
Answer:
Purify
To distill (کشید کرنا) is to 'purify' (صاف کرنا) a liquid by 'separating it by evaporation' (بخارات سے الگ کرنا) and condensation. The core purpose is purification.
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Dissuaded
Answer:
Deterred
To dissuade (باز رکھنا) someone is to persuade them *not* to do something. It is to 'deter' (روکنا) or discourage them. 'Persuaded' (قائل کرنا) is the antonym.
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Dissertation
Answer:
Thesis
A dissertation (مقالہ) is a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree. 'Thesis' (تحقیقی مقالہ) is a direct synonym.
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Dissembling
Answer:
Pretending
Dissembling (ریاکاری) is the act of concealing one's true motives or beliefs. It is a form of 'pretending' (دکھاوا کرنا). 'Taking apart' (الگ کرنا) is 'disassembling'.
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Dispassionate
Answer:
Detached
Dispassionate (غیر جذباتی) means not influenced by strong emotion, and therefore able to be rational and impartial. 'Detached' (لا تعلق) is a direct synonym.
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Disparage
Answer:
Condemn
To disparage (حقیر سمجھنا) means to regard or represent as being of little worth; to belittle. 'Condemn' (مذمت کرنا) is a strong synonym, as it involves expressing harsh disapproval.
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Disoriented
Answer:
Having lost a sense of direction
To be disoriented (گمراہ) means to be confused and 'having lost a sense of direction' (سمت کا احساس کھو دینا) or one's bearings.
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Disguise
Answer:
Deceive
A disguise (بھیس بدلنا) is a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity. The purpose is often to 'deceive' (دھوکہ دینا). 'Reveal' (ظاہر کرنا) is the antonym.