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  1. 5451AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    We’d better watch our step and not give him any excuse to harass us further.

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    Correct option: D — intimidate

    Intimidate- to frighten or make someone feel afraid. Harass- to disturb or bother someone repeatedly. Betray- to reveal or disclose information that is meant to be kept secret. Relish- to enjoy or take great pleasure in something. Soothe- to calm or alleviate pain or discomfort.

  2. 5452AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Toxic

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    Correct option: C — Lethal

    Lethal- capable of causing death. Toxic- poisonous or harmful to living beings. Laudatory- expressing praise or commendation. Lanky- tall and thin, often in an awkward way. Licit- permitted by law.

  3. 5453AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    No altruistic act is truly sincere.

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    Correct option: A — philanthropic

    Philanthropic- seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially through the donation of money to good causes. Altruistic- showing selfless concern for the well-being of others. Phantasmal- not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws. Phenomenal- remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good. Phonotypical- relating to or denoting a system of writing in which each symbol represents a spoken sound.

  4. 5454AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Abundant

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    Correct option: A — Ample

    Ample- more than enough. Abundant- existing in large quantities. Scarce- insufficient or hard to find. Barren- unable to produce or support growth. Difficult- hard to accomplish or deal with.

  5. 5455AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    I would love to organise the farewell party at my house.

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    Correct option: C — Arrange

    Arrange- to plan, prepare for, or organize something. Organise- arrange systematically. Derange- make (someone) insane. Disorder- a state of confusion. Confuse- make (something) more complex or less easy to understand.

  6. 5456AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Berserk

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    Correct option: A — Demented

    Demented- behaving wildly and irrationally on account of anger, distress, or excitement. Berserk- out of control with anger or excitement. Absurd- wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. Stubborn- determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else.

  7. 5457AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Taut

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    Correct option: B — Tight

    Tight- not loose. Taut- stretched or pulled tight. Slack- not tight or taut. Torn- having been pulled apart. Flaccid- lacking firmness or stiffness.

  8. 5458AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Confiscate

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    Correct option: C — Seize

    Seize- to take hold of suddenly and forcibly. Confiscate- to take or seize someone's property with authority. Restock- to replenish the supply of something. Destroy- to put an end to the existence of something. Titivate- to enhance appearance of.

  9. 5459AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Edible

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    Correct option: D — nutritive

    Nutritive- providing nutrition. Edible- fit or suitable to be eaten. Noisome- having an unpleasant smell. Mortal- subject to death. Noxious- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

  10. 5460AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in the Brackets to fill in the blank.

    The elaborate syllabi had to be _____ (summarised) to make a presentation in the UGC assessment meeting.

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    Correct option: B — recapitulated

    Recapitulated- restated or summarized the main points. Summarised- presented in a concise form. Expanded- increased in size, volume, or scope. Prolonged- extended in duration or time. Lengthened- made longer in time or space.

English Language practice — common questions

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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