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Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & One-Word Substitution

Vocabulary enhancement, contextual synonyms and antonyms, common idiomatic expressions and phrases, one-word substitutes, and spelling error detection for competitive exams.

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📝 Solved Questions on Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & One-Word Substitution (221)

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1📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Identify the correct meaning of the idiom:

A snake in the grass
Explanation
The idiom 'a snake in the grass' refers to a secret or hidden enemy—someone who behaves like a friend but is actually treacherous.
محاورہ 'A snake in the grass' سے مراد آستین کا سانپ یا چھپا ہوا دشمن (Secret of hidden enemy) ہے۔
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2📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the correct synonym of the word:

ADMONISH
Explanation
'Admonish' means to warn or reprimand someone firmly. Among the given options, 'Threaten' is the closest synonym.
'Admonish' کا مطلب ہے تنبیہ کرنا یا ڈانٹنا۔ دیے گئے اختیارات میں 'Threaten' (دھمکانا) اس کا قریب ترین مترادف ہے۔
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3📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the correct antonym of the word:

AGONY
Explanation
'Agony' means extreme physical or mental pain or suffering. 'Ecstasy' is the state of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement, making it the direct antonym.
'Agony' کا مطلب ہے شدید درد یا تکلیف۔ 'Ecstasy' (شدید مسرت/وجد) اس کا متضاد لفظ ہے۔
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4📚📝 EnglishSentence Rearrangement
Rearrange the following jumbled phrases into a meaningful sentence:

- 1. Are tree from (free from)
- 2. Grow abundantly
- 3. Low plants
- 4. Tundra region
- 5. During the short summer
- 6. Like mosses and clinches (lichens)
- 7. And
- 8. Ice
Explanation
Option B (4, 1, 8, 5, 7, 3, 6, 2) forms the correct sentence: 'Tundra region are free from ice during the short summer, and low plants like mosses and lichens grow abundantly.'
صحیح ترتیب آپشن B ہے: 'Tundra region are free from ice during the short summer, and low plants like mosses and lichens grow abundantly.'
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5📚📊 EconomicsEconomics
What is the meaning of a 'Mixed Economy'?
Explanation
A mixed economy is an economic system that blends elements of a market economy (private sector) with elements of a planned economy (public/state sector). India is a prime example.
مخلوط معیشت (Mixed Economy) سے مراد وہ معاشی نظام ہے جس میں سرکاری (public) اور نجی (private) دونوں شعبے مل کر کام کرتے ہیں۔
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6📚📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrase/idiom: "Iron will"
Explanation
The idiom 'iron will' refers to a very strong determination or firmness of purpose that cannot be easily broken.
محاورہ 'لوہے کا ارادہ' (Iron will) سے مراد پختہ عزم یا انتہائی مضبوط عزم (strong determination) ہے۔
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7📚📝 EnglishSpelling Test
Find the correctly spelt word.
Explanation
In British English, which is the standard format followed in Indian competitive exams, the correct spelling is 'Jewellery'. 'Jewelry' is the American spelling.
ہندوستانی امتحانات برطانوی انگریزی کی پیروی کرتے ہیں، جس کے مطابق زیورات کی صحیح ہجے 'Jewellery' ہے۔
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8📚📝 EnglishSentence Improvement
Identify the best alternative for the italicized and bold part: I am not certain in respect to which courses to take.
Explanation
'About which courses to take' is the most concise, idiomatic, and grammatically correct way to express uncertainty regarding choice of courses.
انگریزی قواعد کے لحاظ سے 'about which courses' کہنا سب سے زیادہ درست اور عام فہم ہے۔
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9📚📝 EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Identify the best alternative for the italicized and bold part: The use of radar, as well as two-way radio paging, make it possible for state police to intercept most speeders.
Explanation
The subject of the sentence is the singular noun phrase 'The use of radar'. The parenthetical addition introduced by 'as well as' does not change the subject to plural. Therefore, the verb must be singular ('makes').
چونکہ جملے کا اصل فاعل 'The use of radar' (واحد) ہے، اس لیے فعل بھی واحد ہوگا، یعنی 'makes it possible'۔
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10📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: TETE-A-TETE
Explanation
A 'tête-à-tête' is a French loanword in English that literally means 'head-to-head', referring to a private conversation between two people.
ٹیٹ-ا-ٹیٹ (tête-à-tête) سے مراد دو افراد کے درمیان ہونے والی نجی گفتگو یا بات چیت (conversation) ہے۔
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11📚📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Give a one-word substitute for: A person who brings goods illegally into the country
Explanation
A smuggler is a person who imports or exports goods illegally into or out of a country to evade taxes or restrictions.
ملک کے اندر غیر قانونی طور پر سامان لانے یا اسمگل کرنے والے شخص کو اسمگلر (Smuggler) کہا جاتا ہے۔
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12📚📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Give a one-word substitute for: A state of being unmarried
Explanation
Celibacy refers to the state of voluntarily remaining unmarried or abstaining from sexual relations, especially for religious reasons.
تجرد یعنی غیر شادی شدہ رہنے کی حالت کو سیلیبیسی (Celibacy) کہا جاتا ہے۔
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13📚📝 EnglishSpelling Test
Find the correct spelling:
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'FEASIBLE', which means capable of being done, possible, or practical.
درست ہجے FEASIBLE (قابلِ عمل یا ممکن) ہے۔
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14📚📝 EnglishHomophones & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank: He left meeting in a fit of ________ (Note: the printed question had the typo 'feet of' instead of 'fit of').
Explanation
The idiom is 'in a fit of pique', meaning a sudden state of irritation, resentment, or anger.
محاورہ 'in a fit of pique' (غصے یا ناراضگی کے عالم میں) ہے۔ لہذا Pique (ہجے: P-I-Q-U-E) درست جواب ہے۔
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15📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Cajole
Explanation
'Cajole' means to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. 'Wheedle' is its synonym.
'Cajole' کا مطلب ہے خوشامد کر کے کسی کو منانا۔ 'Wheedle' اس کا مترادف ہے۔
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16📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the Antonyms of the word: Abnegation
Explanation
'Abnegation' means self-denial or rejection of a belief/claim. 'Espousal' means the adoption or support of a cause or belief, which is the antonym.
'Abnegation' کا مطلب ہے انکار یا دستبرداری۔ 'Espousal' کا مطلب ہے تائید یا وکالت کرنا، جو اس کا الٹ ہے۔
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17📚📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the related word from the given options:

Victory: Triumph :: Fear: ?
Explanation
'Victory' and 'Triumph' are synonyms. Similarly, 'Fear' and 'Trepidation' are synonyms.
'Victory' اور 'Triumph' مترادفات ہیں۔ اسی طرح 'Fear' اور 'Trepidation' (خوف/گھبراہٹ) مترادفات ہیں۔
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18📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: A damp squib
Explanation
A 'damp squib' is a situation or event which is much less impressive, exciting, or successful than expected.
'A damp squib' سے مراد کوئی ایسی چیز یا واقعہ ہے جو امید کے مطابق کامیاب یا پرجوش ثابت نہ ہو (سرد مہری کا شکار)۔
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19📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: Take it with a grain of salt
Explanation
To 'take something with a grain of salt' means to view it with skepticism and not accept it as completely true.
'Take it with a grain of salt' کا مطلب ہے کسی بات کو شک کی نگاہ سے دیکھنا اور اسے مکمل سچ نہ ماننا۔
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20📚📝 EnglishPunctuation
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
Explanation
Option B is correct. Direct speech is enclosed in quotation marks with the question mark inside, followed by a lowercase 'he asked' and a comma before the participial phrase.
آپشن B درست ہے: سوالیہ مکالمہ کوٹیشن مارکس کے اندر ہے، سوالیہ نشان کوٹیشن کے اندر ہے، اور اس کے بعد کوما اور وضاحتی جملہ ہے۔
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21📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Quibble
Explanation
'Quibble' means to argue or raise objections about a trivial matter, or to evade the truth. 'Prevaricate' means to speak or act in an evasive way, which is a synonym.
'Quibble' کا مطلب ہے چھوٹی یا غیر اہم باتوں پر جھگڑنا یا حیلہ و حجت کرنا۔ 'Prevaricate' کا مطلب ٹال مٹول کرنا یا سچائی سے انحراف کرنا ہے، جو اس کا مترادف ہے۔
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22📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Tenacious
Explanation
'Tenacious' means keeping a firm hold of something, persistent, or cohesive. 'Staunch' means loyal, firm, and steadfast, which is a synonym.
'Tenacious' کا مطلب مضبوط، مستقل مزاج یا اٹل ہوتا ہے۔ 'Staunch' کا مطلب وفادار اور پختہ عزم والا ہے، جو اس کا قریبی مترادف ہے۔
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23📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the Antonyms of the word: Occult
Explanation
'Occult' refers to supernatural, mystical, or hidden beliefs/practices that are hard to understand. 'Fathomable' means capable of being understood or measured, which is the antonym.
'Occult' کا مطلب چھپا ہوا، پراسرار یا مافوق الفطرت ہے۔ 'Fathomable' کا مطلب سمجھ میں آنے والا یا قابلِ فہم ہے، جو اس کا متضاد (Antonym) ہے۔
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24📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the Antonyms of the word: Guile
Explanation
'Guile' means sly or cunning intelligence, deceit. 'Candor' means the quality of being open, sincere, and honest, which is the antonym.
'Guile' کا مطلب مکاری، فریب یا دھوکہ دہی ہے۔ 'Candor' کا مطلب سچائی، بے باکی یا صاف گوئی ہے، جو اس کا متضاد ہے۔
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25📚📝 EnglishAnalogy
Select the related word from the given options: Compassion: Empathy:: Arrogance: ?
Explanation
'Compassion' and 'Empathy' are synonyms/closely related terms showing care. 'Arrogance' and 'Pride' are similarly related terms showing self-importance.
'Compassion' (ہمدردی) اور 'Empathy' (احساس) مترادفات ہیں۔ اسی طرح 'Arrogance' (تکبر) اور 'Pride' (غرور) ایک دوسرے کے مترادفات ہیں۔
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26📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: Will O' the Wisp
Explanation
A 'will-o'-the-wisp' refers to something that is impossible to catch or achieve, or an elusive/misleading goal.
'Will O' the Wisp' کا مطلب ہے ایک ایسی خیالی یا سرابی کوشش جو پرکشش تو ہو لیکن اس کا حصول ناممکن ہو اور وہ انسان کو گمراہ کر دے۔
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27📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Which sentence expresses the correct meaning of the given idiom: Days of reckoning
Explanation
The 'day of reckoning' is the time when past mistakes or misdeeds must be faced and paid for; a time of judgment or consequences.
'Days of reckoning' (حساب کتاب کے دن) سے مراد وہ وقت یا دور ہے جب ماضی کے اعمال اور فیصلوں کے حتمی اور ناگزیر نتائج کا سامنا کرنا پڑتا ہے۔
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28📚🧩 ReasoningAnalogy
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Vacant: Empty:: Enormous:?
Explanation
'Vacant' and 'Empty' are synonyms. Similarly, 'Enormous' and 'Huge' are synonyms.
'Vacant' اور 'Empty' ایک دوسرے کے ہم معنی ہیں۔ اسی طرح 'Enormous' (بہت بڑا) کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Huge' (وشال/بہت بڑا) ہے۔
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29📚📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported
Explanation
'Contraband' refers to goods that are banned by law or treaty from being imported or exported.
قانون یا معاہدے کے تحت درآمد یا برآمد کے لیے ممنوعہ اشیاء کو 'contraband' (ممنوعہ مال) کہا جاتا ہے۔
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30📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Inclement
Explanation
'Inclement' means unpleasantly cold or wet (usually referring to weather), which is best expressed by the word 'Unfavourable'.
'Inclement' کا مطلب سخت، ناخوشگوار یا خراب موسم ہے، جس کا قریبی ترین مطلب 'Unfavourable' (ناموافق) ہے۔
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31📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Perspicuity
Explanation
'Perspicuity' means clearness or lucidity of expression. The opposite in meaning is 'Vagueness' (lack of clarity).
'Perspicuity' کا مطلب وضاحت یا صفائیِ بیان ہے۔ اس کا متضاد 'Vagueness' (مبہم پن یا غیر واضح ہونا) ہے۔
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32📚📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

A person who shows off his learning
Explanation
A 'pedant' is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or who makes a showy display of academic learning.
وہ شخص جو اپنی علمی قابلیت اور معلومات کی نمائش یا دکھاوا کرنے کا عادی ہو، اسے 'pedant' (خود بین یا عالم نما) کہا جاتا ہے۔
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33📚📝 EnglishSpelling
Out of four words, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Explanation
'dysentery' is correctly spelled. The correct spellings for the others are: 'momentary', 'cemetery', and 'commentary'.
صحیح ہجے والا لفظ 'dysentery' (پیچش) ہے۔ دیگر الفاظ کے صحیح ہجے 'momentary'، 'cemetery' اور 'commentary' ہیں۔
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34📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

to smell a rat
Explanation
The idiom 'to smell a rat' means to suspect that something is wrong, dishonest, or a trick; to be suspicious.
محاورہ 'to smell a rat' کا مطلب ہے کسی سازش، بے ایمانی یا خطرے کا شک ہو جانا (مشکوک ہونا)۔
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35📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.

To let off steam, my friend started murmuring.
Explanation
To 'let off steam' is an idiom meaning to do or say something that helps you get rid of strong feelings or energy (releasing tension/anger/frustration).
محاورہ 'let off steam' کا مطلب ہے اپنے غصے، پریشانی یا بوجھ کو ہلکا کرنا (ٹینشن کو دور کرنا)۔
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36📚📝 EnglishSentence Improvement
Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. She is a very good sprinter. I can't run as fast as she does.
Explanation
The phrase 'as fast as she does' is grammatically correct and requires no improvement. 'does' correctly substitutes for the verb 'runs'.
جملہ 'as fast as she does' بالکل درست ہے اور اس میں کسی تبدیلی کی ضرورت نہیں ہے۔ 'does' یہاں فعل 'runs' کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔
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37📚📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

To express in an unclear way
Explanation
'Garbled' means expressed in a confused, distorted, or unclear way. 'Eloquent', 'lucid', and 'intelligible' mean clear and well-expressed.
کسی بات کو الجھے ہوئے، مسخ شدہ یا غیر واضح انداز میں بیان کرنے کو 'garbled' کہا جاتا ہے۔ جبکہ باقی تمام الفاظ کا مطلب واضح اور فصیح ہوتا ہے۔
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38📚📝 EnglishVerbs
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The sky is quite overcast. We're _____ to have rain today.
Explanation
'We're likely to have rain today' is the correct idiomatic phrase indicating probability when the sky is overcast.
بادل چھائے ہونے کے بعد بارش کے قوی امکان کو ظاہر کرنے کے لیے 'likely' (امکان ہونا) موزوں ترین لفظ ہے۔
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39📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The trouble makers took to their heels when they saw the police coming.
Explanation
The idiom 'took to their heels' means to run away rapidly, especially to escape from danger or trouble.
محاورہ 'take to one's heels' کا مطلب ہے بھاگ کھڑے ہونا یا فرار ہو جانا، خاص طور پر پولیس یا خطرے کو دیکھ کر۔
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40📚📝 EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase: If you don't know the meaning of 'posse', why don't you _______ the word in a dictionary?
Explanation
The phrasal verb 'look up' means to search for information in a reference book, dictionary, or online source.
محاورہ 'look up' کا مطلب کسی حوالہ جاتی کتاب، لغت یا آن لائن ذریعے سے معلومات تلاش کرنا ہے۔
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41📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: AUDACIOUS
Explanation
Audacious means extremely bold, daring, or reckless. Its antonym is 'Cowardly' (lacking courage).
Audacious کا مطلب دلیر یا بے باک ہے۔ اس کا متضاد 'Cowardly' (بزدل) ہے۔
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42📚📝 EnglishAnalogy
Complete the analogy: Phlegmatic: Energetic ::
Explanation
Phlegmatic (calm/apathetic) and Energetic are antonyms. Similarly, Perfidious (deceitful/disloyal) and Faithful are antonyms.
جس طرح Phlegmatic (سست/غیر جذباتی) کا متضاد Energetic ہے، اسی طرح Perfidious (بے وفا/دغا باز) کا متضاد Faithful (وفادار) ہے۔
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43📚📝 EnglishIdioms
Identify the correct meaning of the bold/italicized phrase: "He was in a brown study and did not seem to catch my point."
Explanation
The idiom 'in a brown study' means to be deeply absorbed in one's thoughts, daydreaming, or absent-minded.
محاورہ 'in a brown study' کا مطلب خیالات میں گم ہونا، گم سم ہونا یا غائب دماغ ہونا (Absent-minded) ہے۔
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44📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Select the word nearest in meaning to the given word: ACQUIESCE
Explanation
Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest; to agree or consent.
Acquiesce کا مطلب کسی بات کو خاموشی سے قبول کر لینا یا اس پر رضامندی کا اظہار کرنا (Consent) ہے۔
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45📚🚗 AutomotiveGeneral Civil Engineering
Consider the following statements:
a. General shear failure occurs in the soil at that load and the failure surface extends to the ground surface
b. Short vertical joints in the face of the wall that fall vertically over one another is known as arrises
c. Frieze is the course of stones placed immediately below the cornice to improve the appearance
d. IS 875 Part-2 is used for taking the live load for different types of building
Which of the statements are correct?
Explanation
Statements a and d are correct. General shear failure surface extends to the ground. IS 875 Part 2 specifies imposed/live loads. Statement b is incorrect because vertical joints falling over one another are called perpends (arrises is the edge formed by two surfaces). Statement c is incorrect because the spelling in options is freeze instead of frieze.
بیانات a اور d درست ہیں۔ جنرل شیئر فیلیر میں سوراخ زمین کی سطح تک پہنچتا ہے اور IS 875 کا پارٹ 2 لائیو لوڈ کے لیے ہے۔ اس لیے آپشن D (d اور a) درست جواب ہے۔
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46📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
What is the antonym of the word 'ABOLISH'?
Explanation
'Abolish' means to formally put an end to a system or practice. Its antonym is 'Establish' which means to set up or start.
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47📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Find the synonym of the word 'BENEVOLENT'.
Explanation
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly. Therefore, 'Kind' is the closest synonym.
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48📚📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To burn the midnight oil'
Explanation
'To burn the midnight oil' means to read or work late into the night.
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49📚📝 EnglishOne Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who writes the story of his own life'
Explanation
A person who writes the story of their own life is an 'Autobiographer'. The work itself is an 'Autobiography'.
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50📚📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'A bolt from the blue'
Explanation
'A bolt from the blue' means a sudden, unexpected and shocking event or piece of news.
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51📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Choose the synonym of the word 'FRAGILE'.
Explanation
'Fragile' means easily broken or damaged. 'Brittle' is a close synonym, meaning hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
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52📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
What is the antonym of the word 'HOSTILE'?
Explanation
'Hostile' means showing or feeling active opposition or unfriendliness. The opposite is 'Friendly'.
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53📚📝 EnglishSpellings
Choose the correctly spelled word from the options.
Explanation
The rule is 'i before e except after c'. Therefore, 'Receive' is the correct spelling.
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54📚📝 EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom 'Spill the beans' mean?
Explanation
'Spill the beans' is an informal idiom meaning to disclose confidential information or reveal a secret.
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55📚📝 EnglishSynonyms
Choose the synonym of the word 'ABUNDANT'.
Explanation
'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities; overflowing or plentiful.
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56📚📝 EnglishAntonyms
Choose the antonym of the word 'GENUINE'.
Explanation
'Genuine' means authentic or real. Its opposite is 'Spurious', which means fake or false.
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57📚📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'پانی' کا ہم معنی (مترادف) لفظ کیا ہے؟
Explanation
The synonym of 'Water' (پانی) in Urdu is 'Aab' (آب).
'پانی' کا مترادف 'آب' ہے۔
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58📚📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'دن' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
Explanation
The antonym of 'Day' (دن) in Urdu is 'Night' (رات).
'دن' کا متضاد 'رات' ہے۔
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59📚📖 UrduUrdu Idioms
محاورہ 'آسمان سے باتیں کرنا' کا کیا مطلب ہے؟
Explanation
The idiom 'Aasman se baatein karna' means to be very tall, high, or eminent.
'آسمان سے باتیں کرنا' کا مطلب بہت اونچا یا بلند ہونا ہے۔
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60📚📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'خوبصورت' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
Explanation
The antonym of 'Beautiful' (خوبصورت) in Urdu is 'Ugly' (بدصورت).
'خوبصورت' کا متضاد 'بدصورت' ہے۔
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61📚📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'تاریک' کا ہم معنی (مترادف) لفظ کیا ہے؟
Explanation
The synonym of 'Dark' (تاریک) in Urdu is 'Andheera' (اندھیرا).
'تاریک' کا مترادف 'اندھیرا' ہے۔
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62📚📖 UrduUrdu Idioms
محاورہ 'نو دو گیارہ ہونا' کا کیا مطلب ہے؟
Explanation
The Urdu idiom 'Nau do gyarah hona' means to flee, run away, or escape.
'نو دو گیارہ ہونا' کا مطلب سست روی سے بھاگ جانا یا غائب ہو جانا ہے۔
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63📚📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'دوست' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
Explanation
The antonym of 'Friend' (دوست) in Urdu is 'Enemy' (دشمن).
'دوست' کا متضاد 'دشمن' ہے۔
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64📚📖 UrduUrdu Grammar & Vocabulary
لفظ 'آزاد' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟
Explanation
The antonym of 'Free' (آزاد) in Urdu is 'Slave' (غلام).
'آزاد' کا متضاد 'غلام' ہے۔
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65📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word:
TACITURN
Explanation
'Taciturn' means reserved or saying very little in speech. 'Laconic' is its synonym (using very few words). 'Loquacious' and 'Prolix' are antonyms.
'Taciturn' کا مطلب کم گو یا خاموش رہنے والا ہے، اس کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Laconic' ہے۔
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66📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word:
CARICATURE
Explanation
'Caricature' is a satirical representation or grotesque exaggeration ridiculing someone. 'Panegyric' is a formal speech or text praising someone elaborate and sincerely (antonym).
'Caricature' کا الٹ لفظ 'Panegyric' (تعریفی کلام) ہے۔
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67📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase:
A stalking horse
Explanation
A 'stalking horse' is a person, candidate, or pretense used to conceal someone else's real intentions or underlying strategy.
'A stalking horse' کا مطلب کسی کے اصل ارادوں کو چھپانے کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا آلہ یا شخص ہے۔
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68📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Which of the following options does NOT express the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase:
Wet blanket
Explanation
A 'wet blanket' is a spoilsport who dampens other people's fun and excitement. Option D expresses the exact opposite and does NOT express its meaning.
'Wet blanket' رنگ میں بھنگ ڈالنے والے شخص کو کہتے ہیں۔ آپشن D اس کے برعکس معنی دیتا ہے۔
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69📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Rules
Out of the four options, choose the option bearing the correct spelling.
Explanation
The correctly spelled word is 'Luxuriant' (meaning rich, lush, and profuse in growth).
صحیح ہجے والا لفظ 'Luxuriant' ہے۔
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70📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Rules
Out of the four options, choose the option bearing the correct spelling.
Explanation
The correctly spelled word is 'Promiscuous'.
صحیح ہجے والا لفظ 'Promiscuous' ہے۔
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71📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Fickle
Explanation
'Fickle' means changing frequently, capricious, or unreliable. Its direct antonym is 'Constant' (steady, unwavering).
'Fickle' کا مطلب غیر مستقل مزاج ہے، اس کا متضاد لفظ 'Constant' (مستقل) ہے۔
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72📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the right meaning of the following idiom:
To bite the dust
Explanation
The idiom 'to bite the dust' means to fail, be defeated, or die.
'To bite the dust' محاورے کا مطلب ناکام ہونا یا شکست کھانا ہے۔
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73📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Narcissism
Explanation
'Narcissism' is excessive self-love, vanity, and self-admiration.
'Narcissism' کا مطلب خود پسندی یعنی 'Self-admiration' ہے۔
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74📚🌊 Irrigation & Water Resources EngineeringReservoir Storage Levels
Full Reservoir Level (FRL) is:
Explanation
Full Reservoir Level (FRL) represents the maximum conservation water level to which the storage surface will rise during normal operating conditions without spilling (Both A and C are synonymous).
فل ریزروائر لیول (FRL) معمول کے حالات میں ریزروائر کی زیادہ سے زیادہ پانی کی سطح کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
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75📚📖 General EnglishArticles & Determiners
I saw ______ good deal of him during ______ war.
Explanation
The idiomatic quantitative phrase is 'a good deal of' (meaning a great deal/lot), and 'the war' refers to a specific known historical conflict. Correct: "I saw a good deal of him during the war."
صحیح آرٹیکلز: 'a' good deal of him during 'the' war (Option D)۔
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76📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meanings of the following idioms/phrase
At the drop of the hat:
Explanation
The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means instantly, without hesitation, delay, or prior preparation.
'At the drop of a hat' محاورے کا مطلب بغیر کسی ہچکچاہٹ یا تیاری کے فوراً کوئی کام کرنا ہے۔
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77📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meanings of the following idioms/phrase
Hold one's horse:
Explanation
The idiom 'hold one's horses' is an informal expression meaning to wait a moment, slow down, or have patience.
'Hold one's horse' محاورے کا مطلب صبر کرنا اور انتظار کرنا (Have patience) ہے۔
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78📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word:
Consummation
Explanation
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete, finalized, or perfected (Ultimate completion / fulfillment).
'Consummation' کا ہم معنی لفظ حتمی تکمیل یعنی 'Ultimate completion' ہے۔
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79📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word:
Dissolute
Explanation
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or degenerate. Its direct antonym is 'Moral' (virtuous, upright).
'Dissolute' (بدچلن/غیر اخلاقی) کا متضاد لفظ 'Moral' (بااخلاق) ہے۔
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80📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Correction
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation
The correct English spelling is 'Prevention' (meaning the action of stopping something from happening).
درست ہجے (Spelling) والا لفظ 'Prevention' ہے۔
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81📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrasal Verbs
What is the meaning of the highlighted words?
Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in advance.
Explanation
To 'tip off' someone means to give them confidential inside information or secret advance warning.
'Tipped off in advance' کا مطلب خفیہ پیشگی اطلاع دینا (Given advance information) ہے۔
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82📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions
The Railway track runs _____ the river?
Explanation
'Runs across' is the standard spatial idiom for a track, line, or bridge spanning from one bank/side of a river to the opposite side.
ایک کنارے سے دوسرے کنارے تک جانے کے لیے 'across' کا استعمال کیا جاتا ہے: "runs across the river".
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83📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: MODEST
Explanation
'Modest' means humble, unpretentious, or unassuming. Its direct antonym is 'Conceited' (arrogant, excessively proud).
'Modest' (منکسر المزاج / عاجز) کا متضاد لفظ 'Conceited' (مغرور / خود پسند) ہے۔
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84📚📖 General EnglishDeterminers & Quantifiers
Choose the correct article: "I need _____ assistance with this complex problem."
Explanation
'Assistance' is an uncountable noun. When requesting an indefinite quantity, the determiner 'some' is idiomatic and grammatically appropriate: "I need some assistance with this complex problem."
غیر معین مقدار کے لیے 'some' کا استعمال درست ہے: "I need some assistance..."
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85📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "a penny for your thoughts" mean?
Explanation
"A penny for your thoughts" is a polite idiom used to ask someone what they are thinking about when they appear deep in thought or quiet.
'A penny for your thoughts' کا مطلب کسی سے یہ پوچھنا ہے کہ وہ کیا سوچ رہا ہے یا اس کی کیا رائے ہے۔
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86📚📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. ("The modern-day student is extremely ________ with technology.")
Explanation
'Savvy' means proficient, knowledgeable, and experienced with practical understanding ("extremely tech-savvy / savvy with technology").
ٹیکنالوجی کی گہری معلومات کے لیے 'Savvy' (tech-savvy) کا لفظ درست ہے۔
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87📚📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. ("they do write, courtesy ________ affinity to various platforms...")
Explanation
The third-person plural possessive determiner 'their' is required to modify the noun 'affinity': "courtesy their affinity".
ملکیتی ضمیر 'their' کا استعمال درست ہے: "courtesy their affinity".
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88📚📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. ("However, one skill that has been ________ affected is listening skills.")
Explanation
'Thoroughly' (meaning deeply, severely, or completely) correctly intensifies the passive verb 'affected': "thoroughly affected".
شدید اثر انداز ہونے کے لیے ایڈورب 'Thoroughly' درست ہے: "thoroughly affected".
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89📚📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. ("They are extremely poor ________ listeners.")
Explanation
The passage contrasts poor 'active listeners' with the growing number of 'passive listeners' in the succeeding sentence.
فعال اور متوجہ سامعین کے لیے 'active listeners' کی اصطلاح استعمال ہوئی ہے۔
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90📚📖 General EnglishCloze Test: Reading & Vocabulary
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"The modern-day student is extremely (1) with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top-notch, they do write, courtesy (2) affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been (3) affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4) listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of (5) on the planet."

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. ("listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of the number of ________ on the planet.")
Explanation
Since listening is the prime ingredient for 'empathy', a lack of listening leads to a shortage of 'empathizers' (people who demonstrate empathy).
ہمدردی اور احساس (Empathy) رکھنے والے افراد کو 'Empathizers' کہا جاتا ہے۔
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91📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Read the following paragraph carefully to answer the question:
"Last weekend, my friend and I decided to go for a hike in the mountains. We packed our bags with essentials and started early in the morning. As we were walking, we came across a beautiful stream. The sound of the water was very soothing. My friend said, "This is so peaceful!" I agreed and we sat by the stream for a while. Suddenly, we heard a rustling noise. I turned to my friend and asked, "Did you hear that?" They nodded and said, "Yes, I did. Let's go check it out." When we got up to continue our hike, we saw a steep hill ahead. My friend looked at me and said, "Climbing this hill will be a piece of cake!" I smiled and replied, "Let's do it!" We started climbing, and despite the incline, it was easier than we had expected. Before long, we reached the top and were rewarded with a stunning view of the valley below. "What a beautiful view," I said. We took a moment to appreciate the beauty around us before heading back down."

Question:
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase:
"a piece of cake"
Explanation
The idiom 'a piece of cake' means something that is very easy, simple, or effortless to do (a facile task).
'A piece of cake' محاورے کا مطلب انتہائی آسان اور سہل کام (A facile task) ہے۔
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92📚📖 General EnglishHomophones
Read the following paragraph carefully to answer the question:
"Last weekend, my friend and I decided to go for a hike in the mountains. We packed our bags with essentials and started early in the morning. As we were walking, we came across a beautiful stream. The sound of the water was very soothing. My friend said, "This is so peaceful!" I agreed and we sat by the stream for a while. Suddenly, we heard a rustling noise. I turned to my friend and asked, "Did you hear that?" They nodded and said, "Yes, I did. Let's go check it out." When we got up to continue our hike, we saw a steep hill ahead. My friend looked at me and said, "Climbing this hill will be a piece of cake!" I smiled and replied, "Let's do it!" We started climbing, and despite the incline, it was easier than we had expected. Before long, we reached the top and were rewarded with a stunning view of the valley below. "What a beautiful view," I said. We took a moment to appreciate the beauty around us before heading back down."

Question:
Which of the following is Homonyms/Homophones?
Explanation
'Hear' (/hɪər/) has a classic English homophone pair with 'Here' (/hɪər/) (words having identical pronunciation but different meanings and spellings).
'Hear' کا ہوموفون 'Here' ہے (دونوں کا تلفظ بالکل ایک جیسا ہے)۔
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93📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word :
Gallant
Explanation
'Gallant' means brave, heroic, chivalrous, or courageous. Its direct synonym is 'Valiant'. ('Coward', 'craven', and 'timid' are antonyms).
'Gallant' (بہادر / شجاع) کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Valiant' ہے۔
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94📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word :
Idiosyncrasy
Explanation
'Idiosyncrasy' refers to an eccentric quirk, unusual feature, or individual peculiarity. Its direct antonym is 'Conformity' (standardization, compliance).
'Idiosyncrasy' (انوکھا پن / انفرادیت) کا متضاد لفظ 'Conformity' (یکسانیت / مطابقت) ہے۔
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95📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
"By the skin of your teeth"
Explanation
The idiom 'by the skin of your teeth' means by the narrowest of margins, just barely, or narrowly avoiding disaster/failure.
'By the skin of your teeth' محاورے کا مطلب بال بال بچنا یا بمشکل بچ نکلنا (narrowly avoiding something) ہے۔
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96📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
The team worked tirelessly \underline{\hspace{1cm}} the guidance of their coach to improve their performance \underline{\hspace{1cm}} the challenging season.
Explanation
Standard idiomatic English uses 'under the guidance of' and 'during the challenging season'. Correct: "under, during".
رہنمائی کے لیے 'under the guidance' اور مدت کے لیے 'during the season' درست ہے۔ (under, during)
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97📚📖 General EnglishComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."

Question:
What is the Continent in the context of the passage?
Explanation
In British English idiom and historical literature, 'the Continent' refers to mainland Europe.
برطانوی انگریزی میں 'the Continent' سے مراد سرزمین یورپ (Europe) ہے۔
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98📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."

Question:
What does the author mean by 'buck up'?
Explanation
'Buck up' is an informal English idiom meaning to cheer up, take heart, and become more encouraged or positive.
'Buck up' کا مطلب حوصلہ بلند کرنا یا خوش ہونا (Cheer up) ہے۔
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99📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom (e.g. "A piece of cake"):
Explanation
The standard English idiom denotes an 'Easy task' (a task that is simple and effortless to accomplish).
محاورے کا مطلب آسان اور سہل کام (Easy task) ہے۔
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100📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelt word.
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Embarrassment' (with double 'r' and double 's').
درست ہجے (Spelling) 'Embarrassment' ہے۔
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101📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Arrogant':
Explanation
'Arrogant' means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance. Its direct antonym is 'Modest' (humble, unpretentious).
'Arrogant' (مغرور) کا متضاد لفظ 'Modest' (عاجز / خاکسار) ہے۔
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102📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word:
Dissolute
Explanation
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or corrupt. Its direct antonym is 'Moral' (virtuous, righteous).
'Dissolute' (بدچلن / بے راہ رو) کا متضاد لفظ 'Moral' (بااخلاق / نیک) ہے۔
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103📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the correctly spelt word
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Clandestine' (meaning kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit reasons).
درست ہجے 'Clandestine' (پوشیدہ / خفیہ) ہے۔
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104📚⚖️ Political Science & GovernanceElectoral Politics & Political Parties
What is the meaning of 'Alliance'?
Explanation
In political science, an electoral Alliance (or Front/Coalition) is formed when multiple political parties join together prior to an election to contest seats collectively and win power (e.g. NDA, UPA/INDIA).
سیاسی اتحاد (Alliance) اس وقت بنتا ہے جب کثیر جماعتی نظام میں مختلف پارٹیاں الیکشن لڑنے اور اقتدار حاصل کرنے کے لیے مل جائیں۔
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105📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
SPONTANEOUS
Explanation
'Spontaneous' means performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse without premeditation. Its closest synonym is 'Impulsive'.
'Spontaneous' (برملا / فی البدیہہ) کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Impulsive' ہے۔
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106📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
COVER
Explanation
'Cover' means to hide, conceal, or protect. Its opposite in context of showing off/exposing openly is 'Flaunt' (or Flash/Expose).
'Cover' (چھپانا) کا متضاد لفظ 'Flaunt' (ظاہر کرنا / نمائش کرنا) ہے۔
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107📚📖 General EnglishPrepositions: Fixed Idiomatic Collocations
Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:
Shital is always ________ a hurry, she drives ________ a tremendous speed.
Explanation
The standard idiomatic prepositional phrases are "in a hurry" and "at a tremendous speed": "Shital is always in a hurry, she drives at a tremendous speed."
درست پریپوزیشنز 'in a hurry' اور 'at a speed' ہیں۔
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108📚📖 General EnglishPhrasal Verbs & Idiomatic Usage
Select the correct sentence
Explanation
The phrasal verb 'to wait on someone' means to serve, attend to, or provide hospitality to a guest.
مہمان کی خدمت کرنے کے لیے فریز 'wait on the guest' درست ہے۔
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109📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the one word which best express the meaning of the given word:
OBSTINATE
Explanation
'Obstinate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. Its direct synonym is 'Stubborn'.
'Obstinate' (ضدی / ہٹ دھرم) کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Stubborn' ہے۔
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110📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Select the misspelt word
Explanation
'Relinqush' is misspelt; the correct spelling is 'Relinquish' (meaning to voluntarily cease to keep or claim).
غلط ہجے 'Relinqush' ہے، درست لفظ 'Relinquish' ہے۔
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111📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is exact opposite of the given word:
ENORMOUS
Explanation
'Enormous' means extremely large or huge. Its exact antonym is 'Tiny' (extremely small).
'Enormous' (بہت بڑا / دیو ہیکل) کا متضاد لفظ 'Tiny' (بہت چھوٹا / ننھا) ہے۔
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112📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Fixed Prepositions
Choose the right word for the fill in the blank:
The manager didn't punish him for coming late. He must be ________ his good books.
Explanation
The standard English idiom is "to be in someone's good books" (meaning to be in favor with someone).
محاورہ 'in his good books' (پسندیدہ ہونا) درست ہے۔
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113📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Find the correctly spelled word
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Adulation' (meaning excessive flattery or praise).
درست ہجے 'Adulation' (خوشامد / حد سے زیادہ تعریف) ہے۔
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114📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word which is exact opposite of the given word:
QUIESCENT
Explanation
'Quiescent' means in a state of dormancy, inactivity, or rest. Its direct opposite is 'Active'.
'Quiescent' (غیر متحرک / ساکت) کا متضاد لفظ 'Active' (متحرک / فعال) ہے۔
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115📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the word which is correctly spelt:
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Conduit' (meaning a channel or pipe for conveying water or other fluid, or a tube protecting electrical wiring).
درست ہجے 'Conduit' (نالی / پائپ) ہے۔
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116📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
BELLIGERENT
Explanation
'Belligerent' means hostile, aggressive, and combative. Its direct antonym is 'Friendly' (peaceable, amicable).
'Belligerent' (جارحانہ / جنگجو) کا متضاد لفظ 'Friendly' (دوستانہ / پرامن) ہے۔
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117📚📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Vocabulary & Antonyms
Avinash, a computer science programmer, dedicated his days to a prominent game development company while nurturing a fervent passion for video creation. Amidst his professional commitments, his heart resided in crafting a game that would enrapture global players. Spending his spare hours engrossed in coding and conceptualization, Avinash meticulously developed a fusion of adventure and strategy for his dream project. Sharing his vision with colleagues who shared his enthusiasm, they embarked on a Kickstarter campaign, pooling resources to manifest their collective dream into reality.

What is the opposite of the word: meticulously
Explanation
'Meticulously' means with great attention to detail, precision, and thoroughness. Its direct opposite is 'Sloppily' (carelessly, untidily).
'Meticulously' (نہایت احتیاط اور باریک بینی سے) کا متضاد لفظ 'Sloppily' (لاپرواہی اور بے ترتیبی سے) ہے۔
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118📚📖 General EnglishArticles
Fill in the blank using suitable articles. When no article is required, select no article among the given options:
I went to ______ hometown last year and remained there for ______ week.
Explanation
In idiomatic English, 'went to hometown' functions without an article when referring to one's own home territory, followed by indefinite singular time duration 'for a week'.
'went to hometown' اور مدت کے لیے 'for a week' درست آرٹیکل کا استعمال ہے۔
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119📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase:
To brow beat
Explanation
'To browbeat' means to intimidate, bully, or cow someone with stern words or overbearing looks.
'To browbeat' کا مطلب کسی کو دھمکانا، ڈرانا یا دباؤ ڈالنا (To intimidate or bully someone) ہے۔
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120📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom/Phrase:
To play ducks and drakes
Explanation
'To play ducks and drakes with' is an idiom meaning to squander, waste recklessly, or lavish money and resources.
'To play ducks and drakes' کا مطلب دولت یا وسائل کو بے دردی سے ضائع کرنا (To squander money) ہے۔
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121📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word:
Tyrant
Explanation
A 'Tyrant' is a cruel and oppressive ruler. Its direct synonym is 'Dictator' (or Despot/Autocrat).
'Tyrant' (ظالم حکمران) کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Dictator' (آمِر) ہے۔
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122📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word:
Languid
Explanation
'Languid' means weak, sluggish, or lacking in vitality. Its direct antonym is 'Virile' (energetic, strong, vigorous).
'Languid' (کمزور / سست) کا متضاد لفظ 'Virile' (طاقتور / پُرجوش) ہے۔
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123📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Find out the wrongly spelled word.
Explanation
'Etiquete' is misspelt; the correct spelling is 'Etiquette' (meaning the customary code of polite behavior).
غلط ہجے 'Etiquete' ہے، درست لفظ 'Etiquette' ہے۔
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124📚📖 General EnglishGrammar: Phrases and Clauses
______ are a group of words that together act as a grammatical unit.
Explanation
A 'Phrase' is a group of two or more words functioning as a meaningful syntactic grammatical unit within a clause or sentence without containing both a subject and finite verb.
الفاظ کا وہ مجموعہ جو ایک گرائمیکل یونٹ کے طور پر کام کرے 'فریز' (Phrase) کہلاتا ہے۔
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125📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Check
Choose the correctly spelt word
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Committee' (with double 'm', double 't', and double 'e').
درست ہجے 'Committee' ہے۔
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126📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
"What you told is Greek to me", In this sentence, the word 'Greek' means -
Explanation
The idiom 'Greek to me' means completely unintelligible, unknown, or incomprehensible.
محاورہ 'Greek to me' کا مطلب نامعلوم یا سمجھ سے بالاتر (Unknown / Incomprehensible) ہے۔
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127📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the Antonym of the word LOVE.
Explanation
The direct opposite/antonym of 'Love' is 'Hate'.
'Love' (محبت) کا متضاد لفظ 'Hate' (نفرت) ہے۔
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128📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Metaphors
The expression "Think out of the box" means -
Explanation
'To think out of the box' is an idiomatic metaphor meaning to think creatively, unconventionally, and in an innovative manner.
'Think out of the box' کا مطلب روایات سے ہٹ کر تخلیقی اور جدید انداز میں سوچنا ہے۔
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129📚📖 General EnglishArticles: Indefinite and Definite
Fill in the blanks using suitable articles:
_____ recent survey indicates that _____ number of drug addicts is growing day by day.
Explanation
Indefinite singular noun phrase 'A recent survey' introduces a non-specific study, followed by the fixed phrase 'the number of': "A recent survey indicates that the number of drug addicts..."
پہلے خالی جگہ میں 'A' اور دوسرے میں 'the number of' کے اصول سے 'the' آئے گا۔
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130📚📖 General English: Reading ComprehensionReading Passage Analysis
What does the phrase "its golden rays stretched across the expanse of the meadow" primarily describe?
Explanation
The opening sentence of the reading passage depicts dawn: "As the sun ascended towards the horizon, its golden rays stretched across the expanse of the meadow...", which describes The rising sun.
عبارت کے مطابق سنہری کرنوں کا پھیلنا طلوع آفتاب (The rising sun) کی عکاسی کرتا ہے۔
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131📚📖 General English: Reading ComprehensionPronoun Antecedent Reference
What does the pronoun "their" refer to in the phrase "Their harmonious symphony echoed through the meadow"?
Explanation
In paragraph 3, the antecedent of the possessive pronoun 'their' is the 'feathered creatures' (Birds) singing in the treetops.
لفظ 'their' کا اشارہ پرندوں (Birds) کی طرف ہے۔
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132📚📖 General EnglishHomophones
Select a homophone pair in the passage context:
As the sun ascended towards the horizon, its golden rays stretched across the expanse of the meadow, painting the landscape in warm hues of orange and pink.
Explanation
'Sun' has the exact phonetic homophone 'son' (words identical in pronunciation but differing in spelling and meaning).
'Sun' کا ہوموفون لفظ 'Son' ہے۔
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133📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word leniency:
The school principal showed leniency to the students who arrived late for class...
Explanation
'Leniency' means mercy, mildness, and clemency. Its direct contextual antonym is 'Vengeance' (harsh retribution, severity, and intolerance).
'Leniency' (نرمی و درگزر) کا متضاد لفظ 'Vengeance' (سختی و انتقام) ہے۔
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134📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the Synonym of the word:
Soliloquy
Explanation
A 'Soliloquy' is a theatrical speech delivered by a character alone on stage expressing thoughts aloud. Its direct synonym is 'Monologue'.
'Soliloquy' (خود کلامی) کا ہم معنی لفظ 'Monologue' ہے۔
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135📚📖 General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom:
To show the white feather
Explanation
'To show the white feather' is a traditional idiom meaning to behave cowardly or show signs of cowardice.
'To show the white feather' کا مطلب بزدلی ظاہر کرنا (To act as a cowardice) ہے۔
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136📚📖 General EnglishIdioms and Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom:
Break the ice
Explanation
'To break the ice' means to overcome social awkwardness, shyness, or tension when people first meet.
'Break the ice' کا مطلب پہلی ملاقات میں جھجھک یا تناؤ کو ختم کرنا ہے۔
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137📚💻 Computer Knowledge: MS WordKeyboard Shortcuts: F7 Spell Check
In MS Word, which of the following shortcut key is used to check spelling?
Explanation
Function key F7 is the standard universal keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to open the Spelling and Grammar check dialog.
ایم ایس ورڈ میں املا اور گرامر چیک کرنے کے لیے شارٹ کٹ کی F7 ہے۔
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138📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms in Context
The early monsoon has brought respite to the people.
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the bold part:
Explanation
'Respite' means a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant (an interval of relief).
'Respite' کا ہم معنی لفظ راحت یا آرام کا وقفہ (Interval of relief) ہے۔
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139📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Our fates seemed intertwined.
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the bold part:
Explanation
'Intertwined' means closely connected, interconnected, or linked together.
'Intertwined' کا مطلب باہم جڑا ہوا یا منسلک (Linked) ہونا ہے۔
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140📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
He tried to alleviate the suffering of his neighbors.
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the bold part:
Explanation
'Alleviate' means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve.
'Alleviate' کا مطلب تکلیف یا بوجھ کو کم یا دور کرنا (Relieve) ہے۔
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141📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
After his success in the examination, he felt elated.
Choose the word closest to the opposite in meaning to the bold part:
Explanation
'Elated' means extremely happy, jubilant, and exhilarated. Its direct antonym is 'Dejected' (sad, depressed, and disheartened).
'Elated' (بہت خوش) کا متضاد لفظ 'Dejected' (افسردہ و مایوس) ہے۔
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142📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
There are no permanent adversaries in politics.
Choose the word closest to the opposite in meaning to the bold part:
Explanation
'Adversaries' means opponents or rivals. Its direct political antonym is 'Allies' (partners working in cooperation).
'Adversaries' (مخالفین) کا متضاد لفظ 'Allies' (اتحادی / دوست) ہے۔
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143📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
The judge thought that the offense was deliberate.
Choose the word closest to the opposite in meaning to the bold part:
Explanation
'Deliberate' means intentional, planned, and done on purpose. Its antonym is 'Unintentional' (accidental).
'Deliberate' (دانستہ) کا متضاد لفظ 'Unintentional' (غیر ارادی) ہے۔
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144📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom:
A man of straw
Explanation
'A man of straw' refers to a person of no substance, weak character, or lacking real integrity and power.
'A man of straw' کا مطلب بے وقعت یا کمزور کردار والا شخص (A man of no substance) ہے۔
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145📚📖 General EnglishPhrasal Verbs
Pick the right meaning of the given phrase:
Long for
Explanation
'To long for' is a phrasal verb meaning to have an intense yearning, strong craving, or deep desire for something.
'Long for' کا مطلب شدید خواہش یا آرزو کرنا (Desire) ہے۔
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146📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom:
Leave no stone unturned
Explanation
'To leave no stone unturned' means to use every possible means or make every conceivable effort to achieve an objective.
'Leave no stone unturned' کا مطلب ہر ممکن کوشش کرنا (Try everything possible) ہے۔
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147📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meaning of the given idiom:
Spill the beans
Explanation
'To spill the beans' means to disclose confidential information or reveal a secret prematurely.
'Spill the beans' کا مطلب راز فاش کرنا (Reveal a secret) ہے۔
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148📚📖 General EnglishSubject-Verb Agreement
Making pies and cakes ________ Mrs. Reddy's specialty.
Explanation
A compound gerund phrase acting as a single culinary subject ('Making pies and cakes') takes the singular linking verb 'is'.
واحد سرگرمی کے طور پر جیرنڈ فریز کے ساتھ فعل 'is' آئے گا۔
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149📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "salt of the earth" mean?
Explanation
'Salt of the earth' refers to a fundamentally good, honest, humble, and reliable person.
'Salt of the earth' کا مطلب ایک نہایت مخلص، نیک اور ایماندار انسان (Genuine, good and honest) ہے۔
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150📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the word: Consummation
Explanation
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete or finalized; ultimate completion or perfection.
'Consummation' کا ہم معنی لفظ حتمی تکمیل (Ultimate completion) ہے۔
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151📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Dissolute
Explanation
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or corrupt. Its direct opposite is 'Moral' (upright, ethical, and virtuous).
'Dissolute' (بدچلن/غیر اخلاقی) کا متضاد لفظ 'Moral' (باکردار/اخلاقی) ہے۔
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152📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Pick out the correct meaning of the idiom: A piece of cake
Explanation
'A piece of cake' is an informal English idiom meaning something that is very simple, straightforward, and effortless to achieve (a facile task).
'A piece of cake' کا مطلب ایک نہایت آسان اور سہل کام (A facile task) ہے۔
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153📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Barking up the wrong tree
Explanation
'Barking up the wrong tree' means pursuing a mistaken line of thought, blaming the wrong person, or seeking a solution in the wrong place.
'Barking up the wrong tree' کا مطلب غلط سمت یا غلط گمان میں کوشش کرنا ہے۔
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154📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: ABEYANCE
Explanation
'Abeyance' means a state of temporary disuse, inactivity, or suspension.
'Abeyance' کا مترادف لفظ عارضی التواء یا معطلی (Temporary Suspension) ہے۔
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155📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: ABHOR
Explanation
'Abhor' means to regard with extreme disgust, detestation, or hatred; to loathe.
'Abhor' کا ہم معنی لفظ شدید نفرت کرنا یا گھن کھانا (Loathe) ہے۔
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156📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: SAGACIOUS
Explanation
'Sagacious' means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise, shrewd, and insightful.
'Sagacious' کا مطلب عقلمند، دانا اور فہم و فراست والا (Wise) ہے۔
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157📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to: MOLLIFY
Explanation
'Mollify' means to appease, soothe, or calm someone's anger. Its direct antonym is 'Enrage' (to make extremely angry or infuriate).
'Mollify' (غصہ ٹھنڈا کرنا) کا متضاد لفظ 'Enrage' (اشتعال دلانا / غصہ دلانا) ہے۔
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158📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to: DOCILE
Explanation
'Docile' means submissive, compliant, and easily managed. Its antonym is 'Defiant' (rebellious, bold, and disobedient).
'Docile' (فرمانبردار) کا متضاد لفظ 'Defiant' (باغی / سرکش) ہے۔
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159📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to: ANIMATED
Explanation
'Animated' means lively, spirited, and full of vigor. Its antonym is 'Dull' (lifeless, boring, or sluggish).
'Animated' (پرجوش/زندہ دل) کا متضاد لفظ 'Dull' (بے جان/سست) ہے۔
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160📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Describe the meaning of the idiom: A bolt from the blue
Explanation
'A bolt from the blue' refers to a sudden, completely unexpected, and shocking piece of news or event.
'A bolt from the blue' کا مطلب ناگہانی اور غیر متوقع صدمہ یا مصیبت ہے۔
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161📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Describe the meaning of the idiom: Scrape the barrel
Explanation
'Scrape the barrel' (or scrape the bottom of the barrel) means being reduced to using the worst, least desirable, or last remaining alternatives available.
'Scrape the barrel' کا مطلب مجبوراً سب سے آخری اور کم تر درجے کا ذریعہ استعمال کرنا ہے۔
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162📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Describe the meaning of the idiom: Bear the palm
Explanation
'To bear the palm' is an idiom derived from ancient victory laurels meaning to win, achieve distinction, or be victorious.
'Bear the palm' کا مطلب فتح یاب ہونا یا انعام جیتنا (To be a winner) ہے۔
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163📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Vocabulary
Describe the meaning of the word/idiom: A greenhorn
Explanation
'A greenhorn' is an inexperienced, naive person who is new to a particular field, profession, or situation.
'Greenhorn' کا مطلب نا تجربہ کار یا نیا سیکھنے والا شخص (An inexperienced person) ہے۔
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164📚📖 General EnglishDouble Fillers & Sentence Completion
Fill in the blanks: "The different moods of the subjects had a direct _______ not only on what was observed but, even more _______ on the meaning of what was perceived."
Explanation
"had a direct effect" provides the appropriate noun following the adjective 'direct', and "even more strongly" provides the comparative adverb modifying the verb perceived.
درست الفاظ: 'effect' اور 'strongly' ہیں۔
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165📚📖 General EnglishSentence Completion
Fill in the blanks: "Most people are too _______ in their own lives to _______ much about the agonies of others."
Explanation
Idiomatic usage: "too absorbed in their own lives to care much about the agonies of others."
درست جوڑا 'absorbed' اور 'care' ہے۔
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166📚🧩 Logical ReasoningAnalogies: Antonym Pairs
Complete the antonym analogy: Moderate : Intensify :: Nominal : ?
Explanation
To moderate is the opposite of to intensify. Similarly, 'nominal' (very small/cheap fee) is the direct opposite of 'expensive'.
متضاد نسبت: Moderate کا متضاد Intensify ہے، اسی طرح Nominal (برائے نام سستا) کا متضاد Expensive (مہنگا) ہے۔
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167📚🧩 Logical ReasoningAnalogies: Antonym Pairs
Complete the antonym analogy: Ecstasy : Gloom :: ?
Explanation
Ecstasy (supreme joy) is the antonym of Gloom (deep sadness). Similarly, Humiliation (dishonor) is the antonym of Exaltation (praise/elevation).
متضاد نسبت: Ecstasy کا الٹ Gloom ہے، اسی طرح Humiliation کا الٹ Exaltation ہے۔
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168📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
The synonym of the word CIRCUMLOCUTION is
Explanation
'Circumlocution' is the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or roundabout (closely related to euphemistic periphrasis).
'Circumlocution' کا مطلب بات کو گھما پھرا کر کہنا (Euphemism/Periphrasis) ہے۔
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169📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the synonym of the word: MUNIFICENT ("a MUNIFICENT benefactor")
Explanation
'Munificent' means characterized by great generosity, bountiful charity, and lavish giving.
'Munificent' کا ہم معنی لفظ فیاض، سخی اور دل کھول کر دینے والا (Bountiful) ہے۔
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170📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
The antonym of the word SYCOPHANTS is
Explanation
'Sycophants' are servile flatterers who praise people insincerely for personal gain. Its antonym is 'Devoted' (loyal and honest) or an objective critic.
'Sycophants' (خوشامدی) کا متضاد لفظ 'Devoted' یا مخلص ہے۔
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171📚📖 General EnglishPrepositional Idioms
Spot the error: "Innovations into the field of artificial intelligence can help to increase the wages of the workforce provided workers have the necessary skills."
Explanation
The correct preposition is 'in the field of', not 'into the field of'. Hence part A has an error.
درست فقرہ 'Innovations in the field of' ہے۔
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172📚📖 General EnglishNegative Raising & Idiomatic Syntax
Which of the following sentences is grammatically most idiomatic and correct?
Explanation
In English negative transferred supposition, the negation is standardly transferred to the main matrix verb: "I don't suppose she can pass."
منفی مفروضے کے لیے درست ترین جملہ: "I don't suppose she can pass." ہے۔
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173📚📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Vocabulary in Context
Based on the reading passage, which sentence expresses the contextual meaning of 'DISENGAGEMENT'?
Explanation
'Disengagement' in learning refers to emotional and cognitive detachment, lack of participation, and loss of involvement.
'Disengagement' کا مفہوم بے تعلقی اور علیحدگی (Air of detachment) ہے۔
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174📚📖 General EnglishVocabulary
Which of the following is a synonym of 'AGGRAVATION' in the context of problems and difficulties?
Explanation
'Aggravation' means making a situation worse, irritating, or intensifying trouble and inconvenience.
'Aggravation' کا ہم معنی لفظ زحمت، پریشانی یا بگاڑ (Inconvenience) ہے۔
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175📚📖 General EnglishDeterminers
Fill in the blank: "On the bedside she discovered a great ______ of fine paper."
Explanation
Before uncountable nouns or collective mass nouns, the idiom "a great deal / a great much" or "sheet" is used.
درست لفظ 'much' ہے۔
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176📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
Explanation
The correct spelling is Assiduous (showing great care, effort, and perseverance).
درست ہجے Assiduous (محنتی) ہے۔
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177📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
Explanation
The correct spelling is Facsimile (an exact copy or reproduction of written material).
درست ہجے Facsimile (ہوبہو نقل) ہے۔
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178📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Errors in Context
Find the wrongly spelt word in the sentence: "The emission of smoke and toxic chemicals has been raising the level of sulfur dioxde in the atmosphere"
Explanation
'dioxde' is misspelled; the correct chemical spelling is dioxide (sulfur dioxide).
'dioxde' غلط ہجے ہے، درست لفظ 'dioxide' ہے۔
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179📚📖 General EnglishSentence Structure & Word Order
Identify the grammatically correct sentence:
Explanation
Option C correctly places the modal auxiliary, transitive verb, adverb of manner, and prepositional phrase: "The receptionist should answer courteously the questions of all the callers."
گرائمر کے لحاظ سے مکمل درست جملہ آپشن C ہے۔
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180📚📜 Historical Literature of KashmirKalhana's Rajatarangini
What is the literal English meaning of Kalhana's Sanskrit historical chronicle 'Rajatarangini'?
Explanation
'Rajatarangini' is composed of Raja (Kings) and Tarangini (River/Stream), literally translating to 'The River of Kings'.
راج ترنگنی کا لغوی معنی 'راجاؤں کا دریا' یعنی 'River of Kings' ہے۔
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181📚📖 General EnglishOdd Word Out & Vocabulary
In this question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose out the odd one.
Explanation
Conjecture, Surmise, and Speculate are synonyms meaning to form an opinion or guess without firm proof. 'Terrible' is an evaluative adjective meaning extremely bad or dreadful, making it the odd one out.
Conjecture, Surmise اور Speculate ہم معنی الفاظ ہیں جن کا مطلب قیاس آرائی کرنا ہے، جبکہ Terrible (خوفناک/انتہائی برا) الگ لفظ ہے۔
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182📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
Choose the meaning of the bold idiom in the sentence:
"The cashier wiped the nose of his employer by presenting false bills."
Explanation
The colloquial idiom 'to wipe someone's nose' means to cheat, defraud, or take advantage of someone deceitfully.
'Wiped the nose' کا مطلب دھوکہ دینا یا غبن کرنا (Cheated) ہے۔
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183📚📖 General EnglishOne Word Substitution
Give one word for: "One who sacrifices his/her life for a noble cause or for the nation."
Explanation
A Martyr is a person who suffers death or endures great suffering for their beliefs, cause, or country.
کسی عظیم مقصد یا ملک کے لیے جان قربان کرنے والے کو شہید (Martyr) کہتے ہیں۔
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184📚📖 General EnglishSynonyms
Select the correct synonym for the word: Reverberate
Explanation
'Reverberate' means to echo, ring, or be repeated several times as an echo or reflection of sound/energy.
'Reverberate' کا ہم معنی لفظ گونجنا یا منعکس ہونا (Reflect/Echo) ہے۔
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185📚📖 General EnglishMisplaced Modifiers: Only
Spot the error: "These days rich people only can afford the hospitality of the costly nursing homes and hospitals coming up all over the country."
Explanation
The limiting modifier 'only' is misplaced; it should be placed immediately before the noun phrase it modifies: "only rich people can afford" (not "rich people only").
لفظ 'only' کی جگہ غلط ہے، یہ 'only rich people' ہونا چاہیے۔
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186📚📖 General EnglishReading Comprehension: Idiom Context
In the passage, the phrase 'mechanical bent of mind' suggests that Rutherford:
Explanation
'A mechanical bent of mind' is an English idiom indicating an innate talent and natural inclination toward science, practical mechanisms, and physical invention.
'Mechanical bent' کا مطلب سائنسی اور عملی ایجادات کے لیے فطری رجحان ہونا ہے۔
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187📚📖 General EnglishSentence Completion
Fill in the blanks: "The whole country was ______ with forests and swamps. The ______ part of it was very misty and cold."
Explanation
A geographic region is 'covered with' natural vegetation, and 'greater part' is the standard descriptive idiom for the majority area.
درست جوڑا 'covered' اور 'greater' ہے۔
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188📚📖 General EnglishAntonyms
Select the antonym of the word vehement in: "The bill received a vehement resistance from the opposition party."
Explanation
'Vehement' means showing intense, passionate, or forceful feeling. Its antonym is 'Apathetic' (showing lack of interest, indifference, or unconcern).
'Vehement' (شدید/پرجوش) کا متضاد لفظ 'Apathetic' (بے حس/لاپرواہ) ہے۔
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189📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Political Terms
What is the meaning of the political idiom: A banana republic?
Explanation
'Banana republic' is a pejorative term describing a small, politically unstable, and economically dependent country ruled by a corrupt oligarchy.
'Banana republic' کا مطلب ایک کمزور اور کرپٹ حکومت والا پسماندہ ملک ہے۔
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190📚📖 General EnglishIdioms & Phrases
What is the meaning of the idiom: A cock and bull story?
Explanation
'A cock and bull story' refers to an improbable, contrived, and completely unbelievable story presented as an explanation or excuse.
'A cock and bull story' کا مطلب من گھڑت، بے بنیاد اور ناقابل یقین کہانی ہے۔
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191📚📖 General EnglishSentence Structure
Out of the four options, select the grammatically correct sentence:
Explanation
Option D accurately pairs the subordinate causal clause with the idiomatic predicate phrase 'was of no use to them': "Since the report lacked the needed information, it was of no use to them."
درست اور بامحاورہ جملہ آپشن D ہے۔
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192📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
Explanation
The correct spelling is Continuum (a continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different).
درست ہجے Continuum ہے۔
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193📚📖 General EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
Explanation
The correct spelling is Pseudonym (a fictitious pen-name assumed by an author).
درست ہجے Pseudonym (فرضی نام/تخلص) ہے۔
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194📚General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Choose the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "My aunt promised me a present."
Explanation
In changing 'My aunt (subject) promised (past simple) me (indirect object) a present (direct object)' to passive voice, the standard idiomatic construction promoting the personal indirect object is: 'I was promised a present by my aunt.'
सक्रिय से कर्मवाच्य (Passive Voice) में बदलते समय 'My aunt promised me a present' का सबसे सटीक रूप 'I was promised a present by my aunt' होगा।
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195📚General English & ComprehensionArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blanks: ______ weather was rainy, and we made ______ bet whether you would come.
Explanation
'Weather' in this specific situation refers to the specific prevailing weather of that day, taking the definite article 'The'. 'Made a bet' is a standard English idiomatic collocated phrase. Hence: 'The weather was rainy, and we made a bet...'
विशिष्ट मौसम के लिए 'The weather' और मुहावरेदार प्रयोग 'made a bet' में 'a' आएगा। अतः सही उत्तर 'The, a' है।
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196📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: LAXITY
Explanation
'Laxity' means lack of strictness, care, or discipline; sluggishness or slackness. Among the options, 'Lethargy' (or slackness) is the closest synonym.
'Laxity' का अर्थ ढिलाई, सुस्ती या लापरवाही होता है, जिसका निकटतम समानार्थी 'Lethargy' है।
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197📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the word: LISSOME
Explanation
'Lissome' means slim, supple, flexible, and graceful in movement. Its direct antonym is 'Ungainly', which means awkward, clumsy, or ungraceful.
'Lissome' का अर्थ लचीला, फुर्तीला और आकर्षक होता है। इसका सटीक विलोम शब्द 'Ungainly' (भद्दा या बेढंगा) है।
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198📚General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: Be the embodiment or perfect example of
Explanation
'Personify' (or Epitomize) means to represent a quality or concept in human form or to be the ultimate embodiment/archetype of something.
किसी गुण या विचार का साक्षात उदाहरण या अवतार होने को अंग्रेजी में 'Personify' (मूर्त रूप देना) कहते हैं।
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199📚General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: A story in verse
Explanation
A 'Ballad' is a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas, traditionally passed down orally.
पद्य रूप में लिखी गई कथा या कहानी वाली कविता को 'Ballad' (गाथागीत) कहा जाता है।
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200📚General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: Harp on
Explanation
To 'harp on' (or harp on about something) means to talk or complain repeatedly and tiresomely about a single subject.
मुहावरे 'Harp on' का अर्थ किसी एक ही बात को बार-बार दोहराते रहना या लगातार बोलते रहना होता है।
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201📚General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the given Idiom: A storm in a teacup
Explanation
A 'storm in a teacup' (or tempest in a teapot) refers to great anger, excitement, or commotion over a trivial or unimportant matter.
'A storm in a teacup' मुहावरे का अर्थ बात का बतंगड़ बनाना या छोटी सी बात पर अत्यधिक हंगामा खड़ा करना होता है।
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202📚General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Out of the given group of words, choose the misspelt one.
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Accommodation' (with double 'c' and double 'm'). 'Accomodation' is misspelt.
'Accommodation' की सही वर्तनी में दो 'c' और दो 'm' (c-c, m-m) होते हैं। अतः 'Accomodation' गलत वर्तनी है।
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203📚Mental Ability & Logical ReasoningVerbal Analogies
Which of the following completes the analogy "Oarsman: Rower :: Musician: ?"
Explanation
An oarsman is synonymous with a rower who performs the physical action of rowing. Similarly, a musician is synonymous with an instrumentalist who plays an instrument.
नाविक (Oarsman) को Rower भी कहते हैं, उसी प्रकार संगीतकार/वादक (Musician) को Instrumentalist कहा जाता है।
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204📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the synonym of the word HEGEMONY
Explanation
'Hegemony' means leadership, dominance, or paramount control especially by one state or group over others. Its direct synonym is 'Dominion' (or supremacy).
'Hegemony' का अर्थ प्रभुत्व, वर्चस्व या अधिपत्य होता है। इसका सटीक पर्यायवाची 'Dominion' है।
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205📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the synonym of the word EUPHORIA
Explanation
'Euphoria' is a state of intense happiness, bliss, and excitement. Its direct synonym is 'Ecstasy'.
'Euphoria' का अर्थ अत्यधिक आनंद या उत्साह होता है। इसका समानार्थी 'Ecstasy' (परमानंद) है।
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206📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the synonym of the word CACOPHONY
Explanation
'Cacophony' refers to a harsh, discordant, jarring mixture of sounds. Its direct synonym is 'Dissonance'.
'Cacophony' का अर्थ कर्कश या अप्रिय ध्वनि का मिश्रण होता है। इसका पर्यायवाची 'Dissonance' (बेसुरापन) है।
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207📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the antonym of the word ELOQUENT
Explanation
'Eloquent' means fluent, persuasive, and articulate in speech. Its opposite is 'Muttering' (or inarticulate/mumbling).
'Eloquent' का अर्थ सुवक्ता या स्पष्ट रूप से बोलने वाला होता है। इसका विलोम 'Muttering' (बुदबुदाना/अस्पष्ट बोलना) है।
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208📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the antonyms of the word QUINTESSENTIAL
Explanation
'Quintessential' represents the most perfect or typical example of a quality. Its antonym is 'Wretched' (flawed, poor, substandard).
'Quintessential' का अर्थ सर्वोत्कृष्ट या आदर्श उदाहरण होता है। इसका विलोम 'Wretched' (अधम/घटिया) है।
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209📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the antonyms of the word JAUNT
Explanation
'Jaunt' means a short pleasurable lively journey or outing. Its antonym is 'Torpidity' (inactivity, lethargy, sluggish immobility).
'Jaunt' का अर्थ सैर-सपाटा या भ्रमण होता है। इसका विलोम 'Torpidity' (निष्क्रियता/जड़ता) है।
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210📚General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the use of propositions?
Explanation
Option A uses 'over' (movement across above) and 'in' (inside an enclosed space) completely accurately. (In B, correct idiom is 'good at'; in C, 'walked in the park').
विकल्प A में 'jumped over' और 'hid in the box' दोनों पूर्वसर्ग (Prepositions) पूर्णतः सही हैं।
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211📚General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from a, b, c and d
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Conscience' (meaning a person's moral sense of right and wrong).
'Conscience' (अंतरात्मा) की सही वर्तनी विकल्प A है।
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212📚General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling: The detective had to _____ the evidence carefully to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'scrutinise' (British English) or 'scrutinize' (meaning to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly).
'Scrutinise' (गहनता से जांच करना) की सही वर्तनी विकल्प B है।
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213📚General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling: It was pure _____ that I met my old friend at the park today.
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'serendipity' (meaning the occurrence of valuable or agreeable things not sought for; happy coincidence).
'Serendipity' (संयोग से सुखद घटना होना) की सही वर्तनी विकल्प D है।
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214📚General English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement & Infinitives
Choose the correct alternative to improve the bold part: The event was canceled because of the committee's inability in securing enough sponsors.
Explanation
The noun 'inability' idiomatically takes a 'to-infinitive': 'inability to secure enough sponsors'.
'Inability' के साथ 'to + verb (infinitive)' का प्रयोग होता है: 'inability to secure'।
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215📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the Synonyms of the word: Jabber
Explanation
'Jabber' means to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or nonsensically. Its direct synonym is 'Prattle' (or chatter).
'Jabber' का अर्थ तेजी से बड़बड़ाना या व्यर्थ बातें करना होता है। इसका समानार्थी 'Prattle' (बकबक करना) है।
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216📚General English & ComprehensionSynonyms & Antonyms
Select the Antonym of the word: Byzantine
Explanation
'Byzantine' describes something excessively complicated, devious, or convoluted. Its antonym is 'Candid' (or simple, straightforward, transparent).
'Byzantine' का अर्थ अत्यंत जटिल या कुटिल होता है। इसका विलोम 'Candid' (सरल/स्पष्ट) है।
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217📚General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "the action of throwing someone out of a window"?
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Defenestration' (from Latin fenestra, meaning window).
खिड़की से बाहर फेंकने की क्रिया के लिए सही वर्तनी 'Defenestration' है।
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218📚General English & ComprehensionSpellings & Vocabulary
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word that means "excessively talkative"?
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Garrulous' (meaning excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters).
अत्यधिक बातूनी के लिए सही वर्तनी 'Garrulous' है।
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219📚General English & ComprehensionSentence Completion & Fill in Blanks
Choose the pair of words that will make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
The facilitator _____ the advantages of collaborative tasks to _____ learners teamwork skills.
Explanation
'The facilitator emphasized the advantages of collaborative tasks to enhance learners teamwork skills' is idiomatic and grammatically precise.
सही युग्म 'emphasized, enhance' है (सुविधाकर्ता ने कौशल को बढ़ाने के लिए लाभों पर बल दिया)।
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220📚Harmonium & Musical AcousticsAccompaniment Techniques
What is the term used for playing melodic fragments or filler between vocal lines in harmonium accompaniment?
Explanation
An Interlude (or filler phrasing / Meend-tukda) is a short instrumental phrase played by the harmonium accompanist during pauses between vocal verses.
गायन के बीच में हारमोनियम संगतकार द्वारा बजाए जाने वाले मधुर भराव या छोटे संगीत खंड को 'इंटरल्यूड' (Interlude) कहा जाता है।
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221📚Indian Classical Music & MusicologyKomal & Teevra Swaras
What is the meaning of "Komal" in relation to musical notes
Explanation
In Indian classical music, 'Komal Swar' refers to a flat or lowered note (semitone below the Shuddha natural note: Re, Ga, Dha, Ni).
'कोमल स्वर' (Komal Swar) का अर्थ शुद्ध स्वर से आधा स्वर नीचे उतारा गया (Flat/Lowered) स्वर है।
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