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  1. 2831AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The television is big, has an excellent picture, and last but not , it's cheap.

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    Correct option: D — least

    least The phrase "last but not least" is a commonly used expression indicating that something is mentioned as the final item on a list, but it is not less important than the previous ones. Hence, ‘least’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 2832AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Obesity is also a progressive condition, unlike anorexia nervosa, which tends to ______ with age.

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    Correct option: B — ameliorate

    Ameliorate ‘Ameliorate’ means to improve or make something better. The given sentence states that Obesity is also a progressive condition, unlike anorexia nervosa, which tends to ameliorate with age. Hence, ‘ameliorate’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 2833AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Sitting at the computer I saw something large and dark fall past my ______ vision followed by a dull thwack.

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    Correct option: C — peripheral

    Peripheral 'Peripheral' refers to something that is situated at the edge or boundary of something. The given sentence states that Sitting at the computer I saw something large and dark fall past my peripheral vision followed by a dull thwack. Hence, ‘peripheral’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 2834AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    In my view, this falls within the exception permitting warrantless seizure in ________ circumstances.

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    Correct option: D — exigent

    Exigent ‘Exigent’ means pressing, urgent, or requiring immediate action or attention. The given sentence states that In my view, this falls within the exception permitting warrantless seizure in exigent circumstances. Hence, ‘exigent’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 2835AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The question is why an ________ Hollywood film should provoke such a hostile reaction.

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    Correct option: B — innocuous

    innocuous ‘Innocuous’ means not meant to cause harm or upset somebody. The given sentence states that the question is why an innocuous Hollywood film should provoke such a hostile reaction. Hence, ‘innocuous’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 2836AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Fetal ________screening uses ultrasound scanning to find certain abnormalities in the baby.

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    Correct option: B — anomaly

    anomaly ‘Anomaly’ means deviation from the normal or common form. The given sentence states that fetal anomaly screening uses ultrasound scanning to find certain abnormalities in the baby. Hence, ‘anomaly’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 2837AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    For years, people afflicted with the itchy skin condition used stinky coal tar derivatives to ______their symptoms.

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    Correct option: D — alleviate

    alleviate ‘Alleviate’ means to make something less severe. The given sentence states that people afflicted with the itchy skin condition used stinky coal tar derivatives to alleviate their symptoms. Hence, ‘alleviate’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 2838AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    This initiative has been sharply criticised as grossly inefficient and ____.

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    Correct option: B — Counterproductive

    Counterproductive "Counterproductive" means that it is not achieving the desired results and is actually hindering progress or success. The given sentence states that - This initiative has been sharply criticised as grossly inefficient and counterproductive. Hence, ‘counterproductive’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 2839AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    We cannot _______ a religion or a political party that ignores the rights of half the human race.

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    Correct option: C — condemn

    Condemn ‘Forgive’ means to pardon or show mercy. The given sentence states that We cannot forgive a religion or a political party that ignores the rights of half the human race. Hence, ‘Forgive’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 2840AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The duke had capacity, but his life was so _______ that what influence he had upon the king was for evil.

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    Correct option: C — lewd

    Lewd ‘Lewd’ means obscene, vulgar. The given sentence states that - The duke had capacity, but his life was so lewd that what influence he had upon the king was for evil.

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