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  1. 4121AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A place to park aeroplanes

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    Correct option: D — Hangar

    Hangar- a place to park aeroplanes. Hanger- a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, from which clothes may be hung. Depot- a place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or goods. Shed- a simple roofed structure used for garden storage, to shelter animals, or as a workshop.

  2. 4122AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Athens was suffering under the rule of a powerful small group that had no concern for the people's welfare.

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    Correct option: B — an oligarchy

    An oligarchy- a powerful small group. A democracy- a system of government in which power is held by elected representatives who are freely voted for by the people. A monarchy- a form of government with a monarch at the head. A missionary- a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

  3. 4123AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The evening time when the sun has just set and it is almost dark.

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    Correct option: A — Dusk

    Dusk- the evening time when the sun has just set and it is almost dark. Night- the period from sunset to sunrise. Dawn- the period in the day when light from the sun begins to appear in the sky. Day break- the time in the morning when daylight first appears.

  4. 4124AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way

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    Correct option: A — Pragmatic

    Pragmatic- dealing with things in a practical and sensible way. Sceptic- a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions. Stoic- a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. Cynic- believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere.

  5. 4125AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Anything pertaining to cats

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    Correct option: D — Feline

    Feline- anything pertaining to cats. Bovine- relating to cattle. Canine- relating to dogs. Taurine- relating to a bull.

  6. 4126AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    That which is no longer in existence

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    Correct option: A — Extinct

    Extinct- that which is no longer in existence.

  7. 4127AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    We, as human beings, have a tendency of believing in the things that can be seen and touched.

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    Correct option: D — tangible

    Tangible- things that can be seen and touched. Impalpable- unable to be felt by touch. Spiritual- relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul. Inexpressible- (of a feeling) too strong to be described or conveyed in words.

  8. 4128AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Fear of snakes

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    Correct option: D — Ophidiophobia

    Ophidiophobia- fear of snakes. Claustrophobia- fear of closed spaces. Syngenesophobia- fear of relatives. Xenophobia- fear of strangers or foreigners.

  9. 4129AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A performer’s first public appearance

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    Correct option: B — Debut

    Debut- a performer’s first public appearance. Foundation- an underlying basis or principle. Premise- an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based. Dawn- the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

  10. 4130AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    To go through an area making a lot of noise and causing damage

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    Correct option: D — Rampage

    Rampage- to go through an area making a lot of noise and causing damage. Brutality- savage physical violence. Cacophony- an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds. Violence- the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy.

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