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  1. 4081AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A false idea or belief

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    Correct option: C — Fallacy

    Fallacy- a false idea or belief. Reticence- an unwillingness to do something or talk about something. Atrophy- a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse. Entropy- lack of order or predictability.

  2. 4082AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    That which cannot be conquered

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    Correct option: D — Invincible

    Invincible- that which cannot be conquered. Invisible- that cannot be seen. Indelible- (of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. Ineffable- too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

  3. 4083AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold/Underlined segment in the given sentence.

    In Indian mythology, most of the Asuras wish to be never able to die.

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    Correct option: D — Immortal

    Immortal- never able to die. Invincible- impossible to defeat. Impervious- not allowing fluid to pass through. Invisible- unable to be seen.

  4. 4084AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold/Underlined segment in the given sentence.

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. He is an atheist, although he respects everyone’s belief.

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    Correct option: D — One who does not believe in God

    Atheist - one who does not believe in God.

  5. 4085AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    The list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting

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    Correct option: C — Agenda

    Agenda- the list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting. Minutes- a period equal to 60 seconds. Objectives- something you plan to achieve. Menu- a list of dishes available in a restaurant.

  6. 4086AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Cannot be corrected

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    Correct option: B — Incorrigible

    Incorrigible- cannot be corrected. Illegible- not clear enough to be read. Incredible- impossible to believe. Ineligible- not qualified for an office or position.

  7. 4087AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A written statement made under oath

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    Correct option: C — Affidavit

    Affidavit- a written statement made under oath. Testimony- evidence or proof of something. Affirmation- a statement or sign that something is true. Statement- a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

  8. 4088AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A period of ten years

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    Correct option: B — Decade

    Decade- a period of ten years. Century- a period of a hundred years. Biennium- a specified period of two years. Lustrum- a period of five years.

  9. 4089AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    One who eats a lot

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    Correct option: C — Glutton

    Glutton- one who eats a lot. Chauffeur- a person employed to drive a private or hired car. Steward- a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train. Chef- a professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

  10. 4090AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    An important person who represents his/her country in a foreign country

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    Correct option: B — Ambassador

    Ambassador- an important person who represents his/her country in a foreign country. Amateur- a person who takes part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job. Altruist- a person who cares about others and helps them despite not gaining anything by doing this. Anonymous- of unknown authorship or origin.

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