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  1. 4361AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Animal living both on land and water.

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    Correct option: B — Amphibian

    Amphibian - animal living both on land and water. Marine - inhabiting the oceans, seas and other water bodies. Arboreal - living in trees. Terrestrial - living on land or the Earth's surface.

  2. 4362AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A person who betrays his own country.

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    Correct option: B — Traitor

    Traitor - Person who betrays his own country. Mascot - A person, animal, or object regarded as a symbol and believed to bring good luck. Icon - A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something. Paragon - A person or thing that is regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality or trait.

  3. 4363AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Child bereaved of one or both the parents

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    Correct option: B — Orphan

    Orphan - child bereaved of one or both the parents. Destitute - extremely poor and lacking basic necessities. Lout - a rude, uncultured person. Desolate - deserted, without inhabitants, or feeling a sense of abandonment.

  4. 4364AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure

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    Correct option: B — Firm

    Firm - having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure. Substantial - large or important in amount. Ramrod - a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm. Close - near or tight in space or time.

  5. 4365AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A person who enjoys doing dangerous things, in a way that other people may think is stupid.

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    Correct option: D — Daredevil

    Daredevil - a person who enjoys doing dangerous things, in a way that other people may think is stupid. Cavalier - a person who is confident and doesn't worry about risks. Lunatic - a person who behaves in a crazy or irrational way. Gallant - someone who is brave, heroic, and courteous, especially towards women.

  6. 4366AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Forsaken or neglected child who has no home and spends most of his/her time on the streets

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    Correct option: D — Waif

    Waif - forsaken or neglected child who has no home and spends most of his/her time on the streets. Fugitive - someone who is running away or escaping, often from the law. Vulnerable - easily harmed, hurt, or taken advantage of due to weakness. Miscreant - a person who behaves badly or breaks the law.

  7. 4367AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Gradual recovery of health and strength

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    Correct option: A — Convalescence

    Convalescence - Gradual recovery of health and strength. Potency - The strength or power of something. Benefaction - An act of doing good or providing help, especially through charitable donations. Rejuvenation - The process of making something look or feel younger or more energetic.

  8. 4368AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Capable of being bent or pulled into different shapes

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    Correct option: C — Ductile

    Ductile - Capable of being bent or pulled into different shapes. Lithe - Gracefully thin and flexible. Willowy - Tall, slim, and graceful. Lissome - Graceful and flexible in movement.

  9. 4369AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character

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    Correct option: A — Imposter

    Imposter - someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character Imitator - a person who copies or mimics the actions or behavior of others. Explorer - a person who travels to new or unknown places to discover and learn. Imbecile - a person with low intelligence or lack of understanding.

  10. 4370AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Waver between different opinions or actions

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    Correct option: D — Vacillate

    Vacillate - waver between different opinions or actions, indecisive. Sway - to move slowly from side to side. Viaduct - a bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway over a valley or other low ground. Thrifty - careful with money, frugal.

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