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  1. 6561AIIMSEnglish 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. The sound of rain tapping against the window was a ____ (stimulating) melody, lulling him to sleep.

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    Correct option: C — Subduing

    Subduing - bringing under control or calming. Stimulating - causing excitement or interest. Stressful - causing mental or emotional strain. Troubling - causing worry or concern. Harsh - severe or unpleasant.

  2. 6562AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Darwin drew our attention to the gradual accumulation of unfavourable traits and its direct relationship with the survival of those presumed lucky species, which then serve as breeding grounds for more desirable traits.

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    Correct option: A — advantageous

    Advantageous Unfavorable - something that is not in your favor, negative, or disadvantageous. Fulfilling - something that is satisfying. Steady - something that is stable, constant.

  3. 6563AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank. Our administration uses _____ techniques to get their work done. They do not rely on overt tactics.

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    Correct option: A — covert

    Covert - hidden or not easily seen. Overt - open and observable, not hidden. Apparent - easily seen or understood; clear or obvious. Clear - easily seen, heard, or understood. Patent - an official right to be the only person or company allowed to make or sell a new product.

  4. 6564AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Conducting in-depth research and analysis of a startup as part of creating an investment memo is an important step for potential investors to evaluate the viability. and potential of the startup.

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    Correct option: B — Incredibility

    Incredibility - the quality of being difficult to believe or unbelievable. Viability - the ability to be successful, sustainable, or capable of working effectively. Liability - the state of being legally responsible for something, often in terms of debts Feasibility - the likelihood or practicality of something being accomplished. Extempore - spoken or done without preparation; spontaneous.

  5. 6565AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    My friend believes in supernatural elements in the universe.

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    Correct option: B — Usual

    Usual - something that is common. Supernatural - beyond the laws of nature. Magical - relating to magic or having extraordinary qualities. Unkind - lacking kindness or compassion. Unnatural - not in accordance with the laws of nature.

  6. 6566AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. After the rain stopped, the air smelled fresh and clean, and the sun ___________ (stared) out from behind the clouds.

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    Correct option: A — peeked

    Peeked - looked quickly at something. Stared - looked for a long time with the eyes wide open. Observed - watched something carefully to notice changes. Spied - to secretly collect and report information about the activities of another country or organization. Surveyed - looked closely at or examined something.

  7. 6567AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Contemplate

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    Correct option: B — Disregard

    Disregard - to pay no attention to something. Contemplate - to look thoughtfully for a long time at. Ruminate - to think deeply about something. Meditate - to focus one’s mind for a period of time. Retract - to say that something you have said earlier is not true.

  8. 6568AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Your views related to morality are outdated and puritanical.

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    Correct option: C — permissive

    Permissive - allowing great or excessive freedom of behaviour. Puritanical - believing that it is important to work hard and control yourself. Orthodox - conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion. Prudish - having a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity. Blasphemous - showing disrespect towards something sacred or holy, often related to religious beliefs.

  9. 6569AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Decent My father taught me to be true and ethical in business as dishonesty leads to downfall.

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    Correct option: A — dishonesty

    Dishonesty - lack of honesty or fairness. Decent - marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill. Ethical - relating to beliefs about what is wrong or right. Downfall - a loss of power, prosperity or status. True - in accordance with fact or reality.

  10. 6570AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Many confessed after the physical torture by the cops.

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    Correct option: D — Denied

    Denied- saying that something is not true or rejecting an accusation. Confessed - admitting something, especially a secret or wrongdoing. Revealed - showing or telling something that was hidden or unknown. Recognized - identifying something or someone as known or familiar. Acknowledged - accepting or admitting the truth or existence of something.

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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