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  1. 4291AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A place where water is collected and stored for future use.

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    Correct option: D — Reservoir

    Reservoir - a place where water is collected and stored for future use. Aquarium - a transparent container for keeping aquatic plants and animals. Resort - a recreational facility for relaxation and vacation. Sanatorium - a medical facility or a hospital for treating chronic illnesses.

  2. 4292AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    They allowed us to powder by crushing the spices, pick over the raisins and lick the stirring spoons.

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    Correct option: D — grind

    Grind - powder by crushing. Gain - the increase or acquisition of something. Greet - to welcome or acknowledge someone. Guess - to estimate or make an assumption about something.

  3. 4293AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Copying someone else's work and trying to submit it as your own

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    Correct option: A — Plagiarism

    Plagiarism - copying someone else's work and trying to submit it as your own. Polygamy - a person having multiple spouses. Preamble - an introductory statement that provides context, purpose, or a brief overview. Extempore - doing something without planning or practicing.

  4. 4294AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Fail to function normally

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    Correct option: D — Malfunction

    Malfunction - fail to function normally. Maltreat - to treat someone or something cruelly or with violence. Mangle - to damage or destroy something by crushing, tearing, or twisting it. Manipulate - to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly.

  5. 4295AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A person who is skilled in making maps

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    Correct option: D — Cartographer

    Cartographer - a person who is skilled in making maps. Calligrapher - a person who specializes in the art of beautiful handwriting. Curator - a person who is incharge of a museum. Cacographer - a person with poor handwriting or spelling.

  6. 4296AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Easily set on fire

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    Correct option: C — Inflammable

    Inflammable - easily set on fire. Innocuous - not harmful or offensive. Ingrained - deeply established or rooted in the mind or character. Inimical - hostile or harmful.

  7. 4297AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The vehicle which carries dead bodies

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    Correct option: B — Hearse

    Hearse - the vehicle which carries dead bodies. Coffin - a box used for burying or cremating deceased bodies. Ambulance - the vehicle used for transporting sick or injured people to the hospital. Corpse - the dead body of a human or animal.

  8. 4298AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Due to the official visit to a company, Rajiv has a mental or emotional strain caused by demanding circumstances.

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    Correct option: B — stress

    Stress - a mental or emotional strain caused by demanding circumstances. Reluctance - unwillingness to do something. Penalty - a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract. Depression - a mood disorder that causes a permanent feeling of sadness.

  9. 4299AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A book where names and addresses of people living in an area are kept

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    Correct option: C — Directory

    Directory - A book where names and addresses of people living in an area are kept. Diary - a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences. Encyclopaedia- a book that contains information on all subjects or on various aspects of a particular subject. Library - a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, and other materials made available for people to borrow or use for reference.

  10. 4300AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Despite being his competitor, John was generous and forgiving in defeat and congratulated his opponent on his well-deserved victory.

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    Correct option: B — magnanimous

    Magnanimous - generous and forgiving. Altruistic - unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. Fainthearted - lacking courage. Venomous - extremely poisonous or injurious.

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