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  1. 6591AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Ambivalent

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    Correct option: C — Unequivocal

    Unequivocal - leaving no doubt or uncertainty; clear and straightforward. Ambivalent - having mixed feelings or conflicting emotions about something. Unpredictable - not able to be predicted with certainty Legitimate - conforming to the law or rules; valid, lawful, or genuine. Irresistible - too appealing or attractive to resist; impossible to refuse or ignore.

  2. 6592AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    There was an interminable struggle from his part in his fight against cancer.

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    Correct option: D — intermittent

    Intermittent - occurring at irregular intervals. Interminable - endless or never-ending. Overwhelming - having such a great effect or influence. Inappropriate - not suitable or proper for a particular context or situation. Unsustainable - unable to be maintained or continued over the long term

  3. 6593AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dominate

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    Correct option: D — Liberate

    Liberate - to set someone or something free from a situation or constraint. Dominate - to have control or power over someone or something.

  4. 6594AIIMSEnglish 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. We should try to pacify the situation and not ________ it further.

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    Correct option: D — aggravate

    Aggravate - to make a situation or problem worse. Pacify - to calm or soothe. Mitigate - to alleviate, lessen, or make something less severe or intense. Standardise - to make things consistent according to a set standard or rule. Illustrate - to provide visual examples or explanations to clarify.

  5. 6595AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    We sell magazines, groceries and sundry articles.

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    Correct option: C — Scanty

    Scanty - inadequate in quantity. Sundry - many things of different kinds. Diverse - composed of a wide range of different elements Careless - showing lack of care or consideration. Profuse - abundant, or produced in large quantities.

  6. 6596AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    This novelist is known for his verbosity.

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    Correct option: B — Succinctness

    Succinctness - expressing ideas briefly and clearly, using few words. Verbosity - the quality of using more words than required. Vengeance - the punishing of someone for harming you. Humility - being modest and not boastful or arrogant. Candor - speaking openly and honestly, without hiding the truth.

  7. 6597AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for 'refuse' in the given sentence. Shama was allowed to visit the accommodation places for the devotees of the shrine.

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    Correct option: A — Allowed

    Allowed - given permission to do something. Refuse - to say no to something. Visit - to go to a place or person for a short time. Accommodation - a place to stay or live, such as a hotel or residence. Shrine - a place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object.

  8. 6598AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Raciness

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    Correct option: B — Perfection

    Perfection- the state of being flawless or without any defects or faults. Raciness - the quality of being exciting and slightly shocking. Filth - a dirty or corrupt condition. Lewdness - behavior that is sexually explicit, vulgar, or offensive. Obscenity - something that is offensive, indecent, or morally unacceptable.

  9. 6599AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Everyone feels that he is pompous, but I know the underlying truth that he is a man of great understanding and love.

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    Correct option: A — Modest

    Modest - having a moderate opinion of one's own value, abilities, achievement. Pompous - excessively self-important or arrogant. Lofty - of high moral standards. Grandiose - larger and containing more detail than necessary. Haughty - behaving in a proud, arrogant way.

  10. 6600AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Elusive

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    Correct option: B — Affordable

    Affordable - reasonably priced or within one's budget. Elusive - difficult to catch or achieve. Explosive - causing a sudden and violent release of energy. Definite - clear and certain. Rigid - stiff and inflexible, often not easily bent or changed.

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