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  1. 5471AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Jovial

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    Correct option: C — Cheerful

    Cheerful- noticeably happy and optimistic. Jovial- cheerful and friendly. Miserable- feeling or showing unhappiness. Solemnity- the state or quality of being serious and dignified. Profane- showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things.

  2. 5472AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Layla is the Sultan’s consort.

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    Correct option: D — Partner

    Partner- a person who takes part in an activity with another. Consort- a spouse or companion, particularly of royalty. Foe- an enemy or opponent. Alcoholic- a person suffering from alcoholism. Enemy- a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

  3. 5473AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Paramount

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    Correct option: C — supreme

    Supreme- highest in rank or authority. Paramount- more important than anything else. Inferior- lower in rank, status, or quality. Collateral- something pledged as security for repayment. Trivial- of little value or importance.

  4. 5474AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Expertise

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    Correct option: A — Proficiency

    Proficiency- a high degree of competence or skill. Expertise- expert skill or knowledge in a particular field. Ignorance- lack of knowledge or information. Clumsiness- lack of coordination or skill. Lack- absence of something necessary.

  5. 5475AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Acquiesce

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    Correct option: D — Concur

    Concur- to agree or have the same opinion. Acquiesce- to accept something reluctantly but without protest. Desist- to stop or cease from doing something. Cease- to bring or come to an end. Thwart- to prevent someone from accomplishing something.

  6. 5476AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    His ambition in life is to become a happy and satisfied man.

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    Correct option: C — Eagerness

    Eagerness- enthusiasm to do or to have something. Ambition- a strong desire to achieve something. Apathy- lack of interest or enthusiasm. Satisfaction- fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs. Amend- to make changes to something in order to improve it.

  7. 5477AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in the Brackets to fill in the blank.

    During Covid times, many organisations made______(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

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    Correct option: A — mawkish

    Mawkish- excessively sentimental or emotional. Sentimental- having or showing tender feelings, often nostalgic. Sincere- free from pretense or deceit. Cynical- believing that people are motivated by self-interest. Practical- concerned with actual use or practice.

  8. 5478AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Many people love to visit enchanting hills.

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    Correct option: A — alluring

    Alluring- attractive or tempting. Enchanting- delightfully charming or captivating. Cool- calm and composed, or moderately cold. Risky- dangerous or involving potential loss. Echoing- resounding or repeating sound.

  9. 5479AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    How did we end up in this rapturous situation?

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    Correct option: A — ecstatic

    Ecstatic- feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement. Rapturous- characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm. Terrifying- causing extreme fear. Misleading- giving the wrong idea or impression. Disastrous- causing great damage or harm.

  10. 5480AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Rectify

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    Correct option: B — amend

    Amend- to make changes for the better. Rectify- to correct or make right. Mar- to impair the appearance or quality of. Corrupt- to cause to become morally or ethically dishonest. Upset- to disturb the normal functioning of something.

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