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  1. 4421AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Experiences that are very unpleasant or difficult

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    Correct option: B — Ordeal

    Ordeal - Experiences that are very unpleasant or difficult Pitfall - a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty. Strident - a sound that is loud, unpleasant, and rough. Knack - an acquired or natural skill at doing something.

  2. 4422AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    To enter unlawfully upon the land of another

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    Correct option: A — Trespass

    Trespass - To enter unlawfully upon the land of another Delinquent - tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime. Transgression - an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct. Culprit - a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.

  3. 4423AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc

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    Correct option: D — Caucus

    Caucus - a local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect convection delegates, etc. Claque - a group of people hired to applaud a performer or public speaker Clique - a group of people with shared interests or features in common. Caravan - a group of people especially traders or pilgrims traveling together across a desert in Asia or North Africa.

  4. 4424AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime

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    Correct option: C — Forensics

    Forensics - Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime Post-mortem - an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. Autopsy - a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease. Etymology - the study of the origin and history of words.

  5. 4425AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A portable case for holding papers, drawing etc.

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    Correct option: C — Portfolio

    Portfolio - A portable case for holding papers, drawing etc. Archives - A collection of historical documents or records. Creche - A nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day. Cache - A secure place of storage.

  6. 4426AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    One hard to please (very selective in his habits)

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    Correct option: D — Fastidious

    Fastidious - One who is very selective in his habits. Dexterous - One who has the ability to think quickly and effectively. Incorrigible - One who is not able to change his behaviors. Sadist - A person who takes pleasure in inflicting pain, punishment, or humiliation on others.

  7. 4427AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    One appointed to act in place of another

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    Correct option: A — Deputy

    Deputy - One appointed to act in place of another Minister - A head of a government department. Officer - A person holding a position of authority, especially one with a commission, in the armed forces. Delegate - A person sent or authorized to represent others.

  8. 4428AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The sound of owls

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    Correct option: D — Hoot

    Hoot - The sound of owls Honk - Loud horn sound made by vehicles. Neigh - Vocalization of horses. Croak - Harsh sound produced by certain amphibians, like frogs.

  9. 4429AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Rights to vote in an election

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    Correct option: C — Suffrage

    Suffrage - Rights to vote in an election Potable - Safe to drink. Propaganda - Biased information. Orchard - Fruit tree area.

  10. 4430AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    An adventurous or bold person

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    Correct option: B — Foolhardy

    Foolhardy - An adventurous or bold person Judgemental - tending to form opinions too quickly Debonair - confident, stylish, and charming Assaultive - physically aggressive

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