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  1. 5481AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Celebrate

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    Correct option: B — Rejoice

    Rejoice- to feel or show great joy. Celebrate- to mark an occasion with festivities or joyful activities. Daunt- to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive. Bitch- to complain or talk about someone in a negative way. Assure- to tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

  2. 5482AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    One of Ram’s leisure activities is tennis.

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    Correct option: D — Recreation

    Recreation- activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. Leisure- free time when one is not working or occupied. Main- chief or most important part. Lead- to guide or direct. Languish- to lose or lack vitality.

  3. 5483AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    His approach was filled with such perseverance that it was difficult to overlook his merit.

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    Correct option: B — Doggedness

    Doggedness- persistence and determination. Perseverance- continued effort to achieve something despite difficulties. Ignorance- lack of knowledge or awareness. Reluctance- unwillingness or hesitation. Monotonous- dull, repetitive, and lacking variety.

  4. 5484AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Bully

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    Correct option: D — Oppressor

    Oppressor- one who exercises harsh control or authority over others. Bully- someone who intimidates people, usually those who are weaker or smaller. Plough- a farming tool used for cutting, lifting, and turning over soil. Oxen- domesticated cattle, typically used to pull ploughs. Coddle- to treat someone in an overly protective or indulgent manner.

  5. 5485AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Thankful

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    Correct option: C — Obliged

    Obliged- feeling indebted or grateful. Thankful- expressing gratitude or appreciation. Ungrateful- not showing or expressing thanks. Affirmation- a positive assertion or confirmation. Obscure- not clear or difficult to understand.

  6. 5486AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Labour

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    Correct option: B — Toil

    Toil- hard and continuous work. Labour- physical or mental effort. Mesh- material made of a network of wire or thread. Dalliance- a casual or non-serious involvement. Relaxation- a state of rest or ease.

  7. 5487AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    I was completely mesmerised by the performance.

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    Correct option: D — Fascinated

    Fascinated- intensely interested or attracted. Mesmerised- so attracted to something that you cannot think of anything else. Irritated- slightly angry or annoyed. Annoyed- feeling bothered or disturbed. Bored- feeling weary and uninterested due to lack of excitement or variety.

  8. 5488AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Exceptional

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    Correct option: D — Outstanding

    Outstanding- remarkably good. Exceptional- unusually excellent. Trivial- of little importance. Emotional- relating to feelings. Total- complete or absolute.

  9. 5489AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Forsake

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    Correct option: C — Abandon

    Abandon- to give up completely. Forsake- abandon or leave. Accelerate- to increase in speed. Reveal- to make known or disclose. Clutch- to grasp or seize tightly.

  10. 5490AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Pugnacious

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    Correct option: D — Waspish

    Waspish- irritable or easily angered. Pugnacious- eager or quick to argue or fight. Impatient- having a lack of patience, unable to wait. Good-tempered- calm and even-tempered. Arrogant- having an exaggerated sense of one's importance or abilities.

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