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  1. 5501AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    It takes time to adapt to a new environment.

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    Correct option: B — Adjust

    Adjust- to become more familiar with a new situation. Adapt- become adjusted to new conditions. Apply- to put something into operation or use. Understand- to grasp the meaning or significance of something. Control- to exercise power or influence over something.

  2. 5502AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Beseech

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    Correct option: B — Implore

    Implore - to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. Beseech- to ask someone urgently and fervently. Pamper- to indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness. Impart- to communicate or make information known. Bequeath- to leave something to someone through a will.

  3. 5503AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Miraculous

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    Correct option: D — Incredible

    Incredible - difficult to believe; extraordinary. Miraculous- extraordinary and bringing about wonder or awe. Draining- causing someone to lose energy or strength. Average- not special or extraordinary. Expected- regarded as likely to happen.

  4. 5504AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Magnificent

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    Correct option: D — Splendid

    Splendid- very impressive or excellent. Magnificent- impressively beautiful or elaborate. Slow- moving or operating at a low speed. Sacred- regarded with great respect and reverence. Scared- feeling fear or anxiety.

  5. 5505AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The city has immense coal piers.

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    Correct option: D — huge

    Huge- very large in size, quantity, or extent. Immense- extremely large or great. Diminutive- extremely small in size. Trifling- unimportant or trivial. Set- to put in a specified position or condition.

  6. 5506AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Obstinate

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    Correct option: C — Stubborn

    Stubborn- having or showing determination not to change one's attitude. Obstinate- stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. Obedient- willing to comply with authority or instructions. Adaptive- able to adjust to new conditions or environments. Submissive- ready to conform to the authority or will of others.

  7. 5507AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The mothers, who suffer from postpartum depression, feel_____ by their children. (vexed)

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    Correct option: D — annoyed

    Annoyed- feeling slight anger or irritation. Vexed- annoyed or frustrated. Delighted- feeling or showing great pleasure. Recovered- having returned to a normal state after a setback or illness. Pacific- peaceful in character.

  8. 5508AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dissipate

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    Correct option: D — Spend

    Spend- to use money, time, or resources for a particular purpose. Dissipate- to spend or use up wastefully or foolishly. Glorious- having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration. Malicious- intending or intended to do harm. Haste- excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.

  9. 5509AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dodge

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    Correct option: A — Avoid

    Avoid- to keep away from or prevent something from happening. Dodge- to avoid something, often by a quick movement. Force- strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. Boarding- the act of getting on or into a vehicle. Amount- a quantity of something, typically measured in numbers or volume.

  10. 5510AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    I saw a shabby looking man living in the cavity of a mountain.

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    Correct option: D — hole

    hole The given sentence states that I saw a shabby looking man living in the hole of a mountain. Hence, 'hole' is the most appropriate answer.

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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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