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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Discriminate
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Distinguish
To discriminate (فرق کرنا) means to recognize a difference or 'distinguish' (تمیز کرنا) between things. It can also mean to treat a group unfairly, but its root meaning is to see a difference.
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Discretionary
Answer:
Arbitrarily
Discretionary (اختیاری) means available to be used at one's discretion or choice. It implies acting 'arbitrarily' (صوابدیدی طور پر) or based on one's own judgment rather than a fixed rule.
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Discord
Answer:
Disagreement
Discord (نااتفاقی) is 'disagreement' (اختلاف) between people, or a lack of harmony in music. 'Concord' (اتفاق) is the antonym.
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Disconcert
Answer:
Confuse
To disconcert (پریشان کرنا) someone means to disturb their composure, to 'confuse' (الجھانا) or unsettle them.
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Discern
Answer:
Determine
To discern (پہچاننا) means to perceive or recognize something; to distinguish. It often implies 'determining' (طے کرنا) or figuring something out that is not obvious.
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Discard
Answer:
Reject
To discard (مسترد کرنا) means to get rid of something as no longer useful or desirable. 'Reject' (رد کرنا) is a direct synonym. 'Accept' (قبول کرنا) is the antonym.
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Dire
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Dreadful
Dire (خوفناک) means extremely serious, urgent, or terrible. 'Dreadful' (ہولناک) is the best synonym, implying terror and seriousness.
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Dispense with
Answer:
Relinquish
To 'dispense with' (ترک کرنا) something means to get rid of it or stop using it because it is no longer needed. It is to 'relinquish' (چھوڑ دینا) or give it up.
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Digit
Answer:
Numeral
A digit (ہندسہ) is any of the 'numerals' (عدد) from 0 to 9. It can also refer to a finger or toe.
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Diffidence
Answer:
Timidity
Diffidence (جھجک) is modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. 'Timidity' (بزدلی) is a close synonym.