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  1. 6521AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Clumsy

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    Correct option: C — Graceful

    Graceful - having elegance and beauty in movement or appearance. Clumsy - lacking grace or coordination; awkward in movement or behavior. Jealous - feeling unhappy or upset because someone else has something you want. Fierce - showing strong and aggressive behavior or intensity. Nervous - feeling worried, or uneasy about something.

  2. 6522AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Cheap

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    Correct option: A — Expensive

    Expensive - costing a lot of money. Cheap - inexpensive; low in price. Ignorant - lacking knowledge or awareness. Untangle - to remove tangles or knots.

  3. 6523AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Strengthen

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    Correct option: A — Debilitate

    Debilitate - to make someone or something physically weak. Strengthen - to make someone or something stronger or more robust. Strain - to exert effort or force, often to the point of causing stress or injury. Fortify - to reinforce or strengthen. Ascend - to move upward or rise.

  4. 6524AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Fame

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    Correct option: B — Shame

    Shame - a feeling of embarrassment or guilt. Fame - the state of being well-known. Name - a word or phrase that identifies someone or something. Scandal - an event or action that is considered disgraceful or morally wrong. Stingy - being unwilling to spend or give money.

  5. 6525AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dishevelled

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    Correct option: B — Tidy

    Tidy - neat and orderly. Dishevelled - untidy and messy. Assertive - confident and able to express oneself clearly. Tainted - made impure or harmful. Rigid - inflexible and strict.

  6. 6526AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. A ______ (distinct) sense of restlessness was bothering me when I left the cemetery.

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    Correct option: D — vague

    Vague - unclear or lacking in detail. Distinct - clear and easy to understand. Terrible - very bad or unpleasant. Critical - important and crucial. Prior - existing or occurring before a particular time or event.

  7. 6527AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Divergent

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    Correct option: B — Similar

    Similar - having a likeness or resemblance. Divergent - different or becoming different from something else. Disrespectful - showing a lack of respect or courtesy. Obvious - easy to see, recognize, or understand.

  8. 6528AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Addiction of drugs proved detrimental for his health.

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    Correct option: C — Beneficial

    Beneficial - something that is good or helpful. Detrimental - something that is harmful or damaging. Impartial - being fair and unbiased, without favoring one side. Potential - having the capacity or possibility for success or development. Differential - a difference in the amount, value or size of something.

  9. 6529AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. Uncle Joe is ___________ (reputable) for spending 10 years of his youth in prison due to armed robbery.

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    Correct option: D — notorious

    Notorious - known for something bad or unpleasant. Reputable - respected and trusted by most people. Mournful - expressing or showing sorrow. Anxious - feeling or showing worry or nervousness. Well-known - known to many people.

  10. 6530AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Wealthier countries are obligated to fulfil a commitment made in the Paris Agreement to provide $100 billion a year in international climate finance.

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    Correct option: C — breach

    Breach - an act of breaking a rule, law or practice. Commitment - a strong adherence to an idea or system. Feeble - lacking physical strength, especially because of age or weakness. Drape - to arrange loosely on something. Hale - strong and healthy.

English Language practice — common questions

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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