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  1. 5521AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Necessary

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    Correct option: B — Essential

    Essential- absolutely necessary or extremely important. Necessary- required or needed for a particular purpose. Potential- having the capacity to develop into something in the future. Existential- relating to existence or the nature of being. Spatial- relating to space and the position, size, or shape of things in it .

  2. 5522AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Our university is affiliated with various institutes all over the world.

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    Correct option: D — allied

    Allied- joined by or relating to an agreement or partnership. Affiliated- officially connected or associated with an organization. Disparate- essentially different in kind. Diverse- showing a great deal of variety. Unalike- different from one another.

  3. 5523AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    We went to a legitimate Mexican restaurant for my birthday, where they served cuisine like you would find in Mexico.

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    Correct option: A — genuine

    Genuine- truly what something is said to be. Legitimate- conforming to the law or rules; valid. Fictitious- not real or true. Falsified- altered information or documents to deceive. Productive- achieving a significant amount of output or results.

  4. 5524AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Derogatory

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    Correct option: A — Insulting

    Insulting- disrespectful or offensive in nature. Derogatory- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Derivative- imitating something else. Delegation- the assignment of responsibility or authority to another person. Salutary- producing good effects.

  5. 5525AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. He said that he lacks the________to stand in a queue. (patience)

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    Correct option: C — endurance

    Endurance- the ability to withstand hardship or stress over time. Patience- the ability to wait calmly for something without getting annoyed. Relevance- the quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. Elegance- the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. Acceptance- the process of being received or welcomed.

  6. 5526AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Even when he was left with plenty of fortune, he lived a frugal life.

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    Correct option: A — Thrifty

    Thrifty- using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Frugal- careful or economical in the use of resources. Purposeless- lacking a clear aim or goal. Extraordinary- very unusual or remarkable. Hardworking- putting in a great deal of effort or endurance in tasks.

  7. 5527AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Munificent

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    Correct option: A — Magnanimous

    Magnanimous- generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival. Munificent- very generous or giving. Malicious- intending to do harm or cause suffering. Miserly- unwilling to spend or give; stingy. Underappreciated- not sufficiently recognized or valued.

  8. 5528AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Carcass

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    Correct option: D — Corpse

    Corpse- the dead body of a human being. Carcass- the dead body of an animal. Gale- a very strong wind. Scrap- a small piece or fragment of something. Prison- a place where people are confined as punishment for a crime.

  9. 5529AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. She ______requested him to pay the bills. (persistently)

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    Correct option: D — continuously

    Continuously- without interruption or pause. Persistently- in a continuous or determined manner, despite difficulty. Impetuously- acting quickly without thought or care. Obliviously- unaware or not concerned about what is happening around. Tremendously- to a great or extreme degree.

  10. 5530AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The documentary explored the historical and cultural significance of the ________ (antique) ruins in the region.

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    Correct option: C — ancient

    Ancient - belonging to time long ago in history. Antique - an item that is very old, typically over 100 years old. Obsolete - no longer in use. Contemporary - living at the same time. Modern - something that is current and up-to-date.

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