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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Conversant
Answer:
Familiar
To be conversant (واقف) with a topic means to be 'familiar' (مانوس) with it or knowledgeable about it. 'Ignorant' (جاہل) is the antonym.
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Controvert
Answer:
Contradict
To controvert (تردید کرنا) means to deny the truth of something or to 'contradict' (مخالفت کرنا) it. It is the root of 'controversy'.
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Contretemps
Answer:
Embarrassing mishap
A contretemps (ناخوشگوار واقعہ) is a minor or 'embarrassing mishap' (شرمناک غلطی) or dispute; an inopportune or awkward occurrence.
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Contrary
Answer:
Opposite
Contrary (برعکس) means 'opposite' (مخالف) in nature, direction, or meaning. 'Similar' (ملتا جلتا) is the antonym.
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Contradict
Answer:
Deny
To contradict (تردید کرنا) means to 'deny' (انکار کرنا) the truth of a statement, or to assert the opposite of what has been said.
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Contort
Answer:
To twist
To contort (مروڑنا) means 'to twist' (موڑنا) or bend out of its normal shape.
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Continence
Answer:
Self-restraint
Continence (پرہیزگاری) is the ability to control bodily functions, or more broadly, 'self-restraint' (ضبط نفس) and self-control, especially regarding sexual desires.
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Contentious
Answer:
Quarrelsome
Contentious (متنازعہ) means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. A contentious person is 'quarrelsome' (جھگڑالو).
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Contempt
Answer:
Hatred
Contempt (نفرت) is the feeling that a person or thing is worthless or deserving of scorn. It is a powerful form of 'hatred' (شدید ناپسندیدگی) or disrespect.
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Contemplate
Answer:
Ponder
To contemplate (غور کرنا) means to look at or think about something thoughtfully for a long time. 'Ponder' (سوچنا) is a direct synonym.