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  1. 4481AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Lion like characteristics

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    Correct option: A — Leonine

    Leonine - Lion like characteristics Feline - connected with an animal of the cat family; like a cat Porcine - relating to or similar to pigs. Lionize - give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

  2. 4482AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A game that results neither in victory nor in defeat

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    Correct option: C — Draw

    Draw - A game that results neither in victory nor in defeat Void - a large hole or empty space Cynic - a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere Fawn - to give someone a lot of attention and praise in order to get that person's approval

  3. 4483AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    The violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred

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    Correct option: D — Sacrilege

    Sacrilege - The violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred Pious - strict in religious beliefs and practices Sacramental - something regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance Holy - worthy of complete devotion and trust

  4. 4484AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Travelling from place to place

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    Correct option: D — Itinerant

    Itinerant - Travelling from place to place Recluse - a person who lives alone or apart from society Arcane - mysterious and known only by a few people Reverent - showing great respect and admiration

  5. 4485AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A lover of good food

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    Correct option: C — Gourmand

    Gourmand - A lover of good food Esoteric - the quality of having an inner or secret meaning Chauvinist - feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism Ergophile - one who enjoys working

  6. 4486AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Study of body functions

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    Correct option: B — Physiology

    Physiology - Study of body functions Genealogy - study of the history of the past and present members of a family or families Psychology - the scientific study of the mind and behavior Astrology - studying the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they influence human behavior

  7. 4487AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A leader who sways his followers by his oratory

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    Correct option: D — Demagogue

    Demagogue - A leader who sways his followers by his oratory Fugitive - who is running away to avoid being captured Narcissist - having too much interest in and admiration for yourself Impostor - One who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others

  8. 4488AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    A fall of water from a great height.

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    Correct option: D — Cascade

    Cascade - A fall of water from a great height. River - a large natural stream of fresh water flowing along a definite course Stream - a continuous flow of data or instructions ; a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas Typhoon - a violent wind that has a circular movement

  9. 4489AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Exaggerated claims, not meant to be taken seriously

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    Correct option: B — Hyperbole

    Hyperbole - Exaggerated claims, not meant to be taken seriously Hyperpyrexia - When your body temperature exceeds 106°F (41.1°C) due to a fever Hypergamy - practice of marrying above one's social status or class Hyperreal - exaggerated in comparison to reality

  10. 4490AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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    Photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them

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    Correct option: A — Paparazzi

    Paparazzi - photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them Reporter - a person who writes about the news in a newspaper Editor - a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc. and who decides what should be included Interviewer - a person who asks the questions in an interview

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