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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DISSUADE
Answer:
Persuade
Dissuade (روکنا/منع کرنا) means to persuade someone not to do something.
Persuade (قائل کرنا) is the opposite: to lead someone to do or accept something.
Incite (بھڑکانا) and Instigate (اکسانا) mean to provoke an action.
Advise (مشورہ دینا) is neutral guidance.
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DISSIPATE
Answer:
Maintain
Dissipate (منتشر کرنا/ضائع کرنا) means to scatter or squander until gone.
Maintain (برقرار رکھنا) is the opposite, meaning to keep in existence or good condition.
Conserve (محفوظ رکھنا) and Preserve (حفظ کرنا) also mean keep, but “maintain” most directly contrasts with letting something dissipate.
Sustain (سنبھالنا/قائم رکھنا) is to support or keep up.
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DISSENT
Answer:
Disunity
Dissent (اختلاف) means disagreement with common opinion.
Agreement (اتفاق) is the opposite, meaning harmony of opinion.
Dispute (جھگڑا) means argument.
Disunity (بے اتفاقی) means lack of unity.
Controversy (تنازعہ) means public debate. The antonym is "Agreement."
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DISINGENUOUS
Answer:
Naïve
Disingenuous (مکار) means insincere or pretending.
Naïve (سادہ لوح) is the opposite, meaning innocent and straightforward.
Industrious (محنتی) means hardworking.
Cumbersome (بھاری) means difficult to handle.
Slothful (سست) means lazy. The antonym is "Naïve."
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DISDAIN
Answer:
Admiration
Disdain (تحقیر) means contempt or scorn.
Admiration (تعریف) is the opposite, meaning respect and approval.
Depreciate (کم کرنا) means to reduce value.
Penitence (ندامت) means regret.
Contempt (حقارت) is a synonym. The antonym is "Admiration."
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DISCRIMINATION
Answer:
Equality
Discrimination (امتیاز) means unjust treatment of people.
Equality (برابری) is the opposite, meaning fairness to all.
Incrimination (الزام لگانا) means accusing.
Partiality (جانبداری) means favoritism.
Justice (انصاف) means fairness. The antonym is "Equality."
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DISCRETE
Answer:
Antisocial
Discrete (علیحدہ) means separate and distinct.
Grouped (گروہ بند) is the opposite, meaning put together.
Crude (کھردرا) means rough.
Joking (مذاق کرنا) means playful talk.
Antisocial (غیر سماجی) means unfriendly. The antonym is "Grouped."
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DISCREPANCY
Answer:
Consistency
Discrepancy (اختلاف) means a lack of compatibility.
Consistency (مطابقت) is the opposite, meaning agreement.
Variance (فرق) is a synonym.
Inappropriate (نامناسب) means unsuitable.
Inconsistency (غیر ہم آہنگی) is also a synonym. The antonym is "Consistency."
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DISCOUNT
Answer:
Premium
Discount (رعایت) means a reduction in price.
Premium (اضافہ شدہ قیمت) is the opposite, meaning an added charge.
Interest (سود) means money paid on loans.
Profit (منافع) means financial gain.
Concession (رعایت) is a synonym. The antonym is "Premium."
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DIM
Answer:
Bright
Dim (مدھم) means not shining brightly.
Bright (روشن) is the opposite, meaning giving out much light.
Understandable (قابل فہم) means easy to grasp.
Loud (اونچا) means high volume.
Clear (صاف) means transparent. The antonym is "Bright."