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  1. 6621AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Seldom had he been so joyous in other's happiness.

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    Correct option: C — Frequently

    Frequently - happening often or occurring at regular intervals. Seldom - rarely or not often. Hardly - almost not at all. Rarely - not often. Occasionally - happening from time to time.

  2. 6622AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He brought disgrace to his family by being involved in illegal activities.

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    Correct option: D — Honour

    Honour - being respected and admired for good behavior and actions. Disgrace - feeling ashamed or embarrassed due to bad behavior. Suspicion - a feeling that someone may have done something wrong, without proof. Shame - feeling bad or embarrassed about something you did wrong. Discord- disagreement or conflict between people or groups.

  3. 6623AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Divergence

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    Correct option: A — Convergence

    Convergence - Coming together or becoming similar to each other. Divergence - Moving apart or becoming different from each other. Existence - the fact of being present or living. Resilience - the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges. Transience - the state of being temporary or lasting for only a short time.

  4. 6624AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The truck was carrying a heavy load.

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    Correct option: C — Light

    Light - having little weight. Heavy - having a lot of weight. Big - large in size. Massive - extremely large or heavy. Large - of considerable or relatively great size.

  5. 6625AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    I understand your plight.

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    Correct option: D — Advantage

    Advantage - a favourable or beneficial circumstance or condition. Plight - a difficult or challenging situation or problem. Predicament - a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. Dilemma - a situation requiring a difficult choice between two options. Quandary - a state of uncertainty or perplexity about what to do.

  6. 6626AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Managers who delegate reduce their work load.

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    Correct option: A — Retain

    Retain - to keep or hold on to something. Delegate - to entrust tasks or responsibilities to others. Appoint- to officially assign a position or task to someone. Nominate- to suggest or name someone for a position or award. Depute- to authorise someone to act on behalf of another.

  7. 6627AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Innate

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    Correct option: A — Learned

    Learned - acquired through study or experience. Innate - inborn or natural, present from birth. Aquatic - relating to water or living in water. Natural - existing naturally, not made or caused by humans. Replete - filled or well-supplied with something.

  8. 6628AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Theirs is a clandestine affair.

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    Correct option: A — Known

    Known - familiar or recognized. Clandestine - secret or hidden from others. Private - personal and not shared with others. Sneaky - acting in a way that is secretive or dishonest. Illicit - not permitted by law or rules.

  9. 6629AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The panel picked the candidates randomly for the interview.

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    Correct option: C — Systematically

    Systematically - in a methodical and organized way. Randomly - without a specific pattern or order. Casually - in a relaxed and informal manner. Unwillingly - against one's will. Incidentally - (something) happening by chance.

  10. 6630AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence. Taking a BRISK walk can often induce a feeling of well-being.

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    Correct option: A — Slow

    Slow - moving or proceeding at a low speed. Brisk- quick and active. Late night - happening late at night, usually after midnight. Quick - moving or happening with speed. Dusky - somewhat dark in color, often referring to the dim light at the end of the day.

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