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  1. 4431AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Someone who knows a lot about the arts, food, drink or some other subject

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    Correct option: D — Connoisseur

    Connoisseur - Someone who knows a lot about the arts, food, drink or some other subject Pacifist - one who opposes the idea of war and violence Gourmand - a person who enjoys eating and eats large amounts of food Cynic - a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere

  2. 4432AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    An exact copy of handwriting, printing

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    Correct option: D — Facsimile

    Facsimile - An exact copy of handwriting, printing Platitude - A trite or overused statement, often lacking originality or depth. Maiden - A young woman or girl who is unmarried. Potable - Drinkable or suitable for consumption.

  3. 4433AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The sound of elephants

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    Correct option: A — Trumpet

    Trumpet - The sound of elephants Quack - Sound made by a duck. Laurel - Evergreen tree or shrub. Screech - High-pitched, harsh sound.

  4. 4434AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Government by two rulers or authorities

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    Correct option: C — Diarchy

    Diarchy - Government by two rulers or authorities Monarchy - a system of government in which a person, usually a king or queen rules Bureaucracy - government by a large number of officials who are not elected Anarchy - a situation in which there is no government in a country

  5. 4435AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A living organism that steals nourishment from other living beings

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    Correct option: B — Parasite

    Parasite - a person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return Vector - Organism transmitting disease. Insect - Small six-legged animal. Co-Dependent - Mutually dependent relationship.

  6. 4436AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune

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    Correct option: A — Odyssey

    Odyssey - A long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune Ode - a poem that is written for a special occasion Pilgrimage - a long journey that a person makes to visit a religious place Trip - a journey to a place and back again

  7. 4437AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    One who is 100 years old or older

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    Correct option: A — Centenarian

    Centenarian - One who is 100 years old or older Immortal - living forever, never dying. Mortal - subject to death, having a limited lifespan. Sententia - an opinion, idea, thought, or aphorism, whether written or spoken.

  8. 4438AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A ground where the last funeral rites are performed

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    Correct option: B — Crematorium

    Crematorium - A ground where the last funeral rites are performed Tomb - a place where a dead person is buried. Barracks - a building or group of buildings in which soldiers live Mortuary - a room where dead bodies are kept before they are buried

  9. 4439AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Destruction of a fetus

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    Correct option: D — Feticide

    Feticide - Destruction of a fetus Fratricide - The act of killing one's own sibling. Ellipse - A geometrical shape with an elongated and closed curve. Abhor - To feel intense disgust or hatred towards something or someone.

  10. 4440AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    To forbid something, especially by law

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    Correct option: B — Proscribe

    Proscribe - To forbid something, especially by law. Propound - To put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others. Quench - To satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. Quarantine - a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that may have been exposed to infectious disease are placed.

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