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  1. 4151AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A lover of mankind

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    Correct option: D — Philanthropist

    Philanthropist- a lover of mankind. Recluse- a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. Cynic- a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. Psychiatrist- a doctor who is trained to treat people with mental illness.

  2. 4152AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Weak and cowardly

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    Correct option: C — Pusillanimous

    Pusillanimous- weak and cowardly. Timid- showing a lack of courage or confidence. Meek- quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or express your opinions in a forceful way. Anxious- feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

  3. 4153AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    An area/place in which dead bodies are buried

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    Correct option: B — Cemetery

    Cemetery- an area/place in which dead bodies are buried. Clementi- first of the apostolic fathers. Mansion- a large, impressive house. Demise- a person's death.

  4. 4154AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He was promoted to a higher position in the first year due to his careful nature and hard-working efforts.

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    Correct option: B — diligence

    Diligence- careful nature and hard-working efforts. Extraordinary- very unusual or remarkable. Elegance- the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance. Business mindedness- the ability to think and act in ways that are good for business.

  5. 4155AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A lively, cheerful outgoing person.

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    Correct option: A — Extrovert

    Extrovert - a lively, cheerful outgoing person. Ambivert- one who is both an extrovert and introvert. Introvert- a person who turns his thoughts inwards. Orator- a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

  6. 4156AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The study of Man

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    Correct option: A — Anthropology

    Anthropology- the study of man. Biography- an account of a person’s life written by someone else. Autobiography- an account of a person’s life written by himself. Biology- a branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes.

  7. 4157AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Rajan’s caused extremely painful headaches.

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    Correct option: A — excruciating

    Excruciating - extremely painful.

  8. 4158AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A film shown during the day, especially in the afternoon

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    Correct option: C — Matinee

    Matinee- a film shown during the day, especially in the afternoon Theatre- a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given. Dramatics- the study or practice of acting in and producing plays. Cinema- a theatre where films are shown for public entertainment.

  9. 4159AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised segment in the given sentence. Tin is easy to shape in any desired form.

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    Correct option: C — malleable

    Malleable- easy to shape in any desired form. Rigid- unable to bend. Immutable- unable to be changed. Gullible - easily persuaded to believe something.

  10. 4160AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A list of books

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    Correct option: B — Catalogue

    Catalogue- a list of books. Bibliography- a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix. Lexicon- a list of all the words used in a particular language or subject. Manuscript- a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

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