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  1. 4091AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A person who is unsure about God’s existence

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    Correct option: C — Agnostic

    Agnostic- a person who is unsure about God’s existence. Ignorant- having no knowledge or awareness of something or of things in general. Atheist- one who does not believe in the existence of god. Theist- one who believes in the existence of god.

  2. 4092AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    One who speaks less in a forum.

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    Correct option: D — Reticent

    Reticent- one who speaks less in a forum. Eccentric- a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behaviour. Loquacious- full of excessive talk. Gabby- excessively or annoyingly talkative.

  3. 4093AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Illiterate

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    Correct option: C — A person who cannot read and write

    Illiterate- a person who cannot read and write.

  4. 4094AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The study of coins

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    Correct option: A — Numismatics

    Numismatics- the study of coins. Choreography- the sequence of steps and movements in dance or figure skating, especially in a ballet or other staged dance. Informatics- the science of processing data for storage and retrieval. Cartography- the science or practice of drawing maps.

  5. 4095AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things

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    Correct option: A — Pessimist

    Pessimist- a person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things. Philanthropist- a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. Optimist- a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes. Altruist- a person who cares about others and helps them despite not gaining anything by doing this.

  6. 4096AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Almost immediately, they heard the high shrill piercing cry of tires on the side road.

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    Correct option: C — screech

    Screech- high shrill piercing cry. Beseech- to ask for something in a way that shows you need it very much. Creche- a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day. Bleach- to remove color from by means of chemicals or by exposure to the sun's rays.

  7. 4097AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A thing fit to eat.

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    Correct option: A — Edible

    Edible- a thing fit to eat. Unpalatable- not pleasant to taste. Uneatable- not fit to be eaten. Toxic- very unpleasant or unacceptable.

  8. 4098AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else

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    Correct option: C — Impostor

    Impostor- a person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else. Unrecognisable- not able to be recognized or identified from previous encounters. Fraud- wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Inaccessible- unable to be reached or entered.

  9. 4099AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The workers received a sum for the services they rendered.

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    Correct option: C — Remuneration

    Remuneration- a sum for the services they rendered. Recruitment- the process of finding people to work for a company or become a new member of an organization. Remembrance- the act of remembering and showing respect for someone who has died or a past event. Rejuvenation- the act or process of making someone look or feel young and energetic again.

  10. 4100AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Foul smell will come if the food is not fresh.

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    Correct option: C — stale

    Stale- not fresh. Brittle- delicate and easily broken. Crisp- (of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle. Odourless- having no smell.

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