General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
1
MODERATE
Answer:
Radical
Moderate (معتدل) means average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree. Revolutionary (انقلابی) means involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. Nihilist (منکر) means a person who believes that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles. Anarchist (فوضوی) means a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy. Radical (بنیادی) means relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
2
EXECRATE
Answer:
Praise
Execrate (لعنتبھیجنا) means feel or express great loathing for. Care (خیال) means the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. Bless (برکتدینا) means ask for God's blessing on. Love (محبت) means an intense feeling of affection. Praise (تعریف_کرنا) means express warm approval or admiration of.
3
PROBLEM
Answer:
Solution
Problem (مسئلہ) means a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. Reply (جواب) means say something in response. Solution (حل) means a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Answer (جواب) means a thing said, written, or done to deal with or as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation. Resolution (قرارداد) means a firm decision to do or not to do something.
4
OSTENTATIOUS
Answer:
Unpretentious
Ostentatious (نمایشی) means characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. Awkward (بھونڈا) means causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with. Bankrupt (دیوالیہ) means declared in law as unable to pay their debts. Ignorant (جاہل) means lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. Unpretentious (بے_باک) means not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.
5
BALMY
Answer:
Hard
Balmy (خوشگوار) means (of the weather) pleasantly warm. Hard (سخت) means solid, firm, and rigid; difficult to break, bend, or pierce. Genuine (حقیقی) means truly what something is said to be; authentic. Mild (معمولی) means not severe, serious, or harsh. Fragrant (خوشبودار) means having a pleasant or sweet smell.
6
DEROGATORY
Answer:
Praising
Derogatory (تحقیرآمیز) means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Immediate (فوری) means occurring or done at once; instant. Opinionated (خودرائے) means assertive in one's opinions. Roguish (بدمعاش) means playfully mischievous. Praising (تعریف_کرنا) means expressing approval or admiration of.
7
OVERWROUGHT
Answer:
Calm
Overwrought (تھکاہارا) means in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety. Alert (خبردار) means quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant. Alive (زندہ) means living, not dead. Excited (پرجوش) means very enthusiastic and eager. Calm (پرسکون) means not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.
8
PUTRID
Answer:
Fresh
Putrid (متعفن) means decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. Fresh (تازہ) means recently made or obtained; not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved. Fragrant (خوشبودار) means having a pleasant or sweet smell. Sweet (میٹھی) means having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter. Agreeable (متفق) means pleasing or likeable.
9
INSOLENT
Answer:
Polite
Insolent (گستاخ) means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Agreeable (خوشگوار) means pleasing. Coward (بزدل) means a person who lacks courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. Polite (شائستہ) means having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. Considerate (مہربان) means careful not to inconvenience or harm others.
10
CONSOLIDATE
Answer:
Divide
Consolidate (مستحکمکرنا) means make (something) physically stronger or more solid. Isolate (الگکرنا) means cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others. Weaken (کمزورکرنا) means make or become less strong. Divide (تقسیمکرنا) means separate or be separated into parts. Identify (شناخت_کرنا) means establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.