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  1. 6531AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for ‘scarcity’ in the given sentence. In spite of having ice glaciers across the globe, people don’t have excess of fresh drinking water.

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    Correct option: A — Excess

    Excess - too much of something. Scarcity - not enough of something. Glaciers - large ice masses. Fresh - clean and not spoiled.

  2. 6532AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Penury

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    Correct option: B — Opulence

    Opulence - having a lot of wealth, luxury. Penury - the state of extreme poverty. Emergency - a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. Regression - return to a previous state or behaviour. Euphemism - an expression or a word used in place of one that is considered offensive.

  3. 6533AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Bhagat Singh was a young firebrand, whose militant activism and revolutionary fervour made him a symbol of resistance against the British Raj.

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    Correct option: C — Moderate

    Moderate - kept within reasonable or proper limits. Revolutionary - involving or causing complete or dramatic change. Violent - involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone. Radical - relating to the fundamental nature of something. Ultra - going beyond what is usual or ordinary.

  4. 6534AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Sumptuous

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    Correct option: C — Inexpensive

    Inexpensive - affordable. Sumptuous - luxurious and expensive. Unremitting - continuous and not stopping. Lucrative - profitable. Delectable - delicious and enjoyable.

  5. 6535AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Amateur

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    Correct option: D — Professional

    Professional - someone who is highly skilled and gets paid for their work. Amateur - a beginner or non-expert. Hobbyist - someone who does an activity for fun. Devotee - a strong believer in a particular religion or god. Layman - a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

  6. 6536AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Serendipity

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    Correct option: B — Misfortune

    Misfortune - bad luck or unfortunate events. Serendipity - good luck by chance. Tangibility - the quality of being touchable or real. Permanency - the state of being permanent or lasting. Tranquillity - a state of peace and calmness.

  7. 6537AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Frugality

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    Correct option: B — Extravagance

    Extravagance - excessive spending. Frugality - being careful when using money or food. Parsimony - the quality of not being willing to spend money. Providence - wise preparation for the future. Economy - efficient use of resources; saving money.

  8. 6538AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Acclimatise

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    Correct option: A — Disarrange

    Disarrange - to mess up or .disturb the arrangement. Acclimatise - to adapt to a new situation or environment. Prioritise - to rank tasks by importance. Placate - to calm someone down. Decriminalise - to make something legal that was once illegal.

  9. 6539AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He was a liberal who believed that men were inherently superior to women in every aspect of life.

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    Correct option: A — conservative

    Conservative- opposed to change or innovation and holding traditional values. Liberal - willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own. Tolerant - having the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying. Republican - a person who supports the idea of countries having a president, rather than a king or queen. Philanthropist - a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others.

  10. 6540AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    His deliberate activities brought him fame.

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    Correct option: A — Dishonour

    Dishonour - a state of shame or disgrace. Fame - state of being known for doing something important. Sorrow - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune. Strength - ability to do things that require physical effort.

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