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  1. 5551AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    They gave us the impression that Clara was a cold and calculating woman, who was only after power.

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    Correct option: C — manipulative

    Manipulative - skillful in influencing or controlling others to one's advantage. Calculating - using other people or situations as a way to get something you want. Unscrupulous - lacking moral principles. Unsympathetic - showing no compassion or concern for others. Callous - insensitive and unfeeling toward others.

  2. 5552AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Lousy

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    Correct option: A — Pitiful

    Pitiful - very small or poor. Lousy - very poor or bad. Praiseworthy - deserving approval and admiration. Moral - relating to beliefs about what is right or wrong. Funny - that makes you smile or laugh.

  3. 5553AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    It did not take her very long to ascend to power.

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    Correct option: C — climb

    Climb Ascend - go up or climb. Arise - to get up, usually from a bed. Grab - to take something with a sudden movement. Reach - to arrive somewhere.

  4. 5554AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Desire

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    Correct option: D — Longing

    Longing - a strong, persistent desire for something. Desire - a strong feeling of wanting something. Disgust - a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion. Aversion - a strong dislike or unwillingness. Loathing - intense hatred or disgust.

  5. 5555AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Swap’ from the given sentence. The original buyer attempted to resell the tickets online because there was no option to exchange them for a new date.

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    Correct option: D — exchange

    Exchange - to give something and receive something else in return. Swap - to exchange one thing for another. Resell - to sell something again after purchasing it. Option - choice or alternative. Original - something that is first of its kind.

  6. 5556AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Appalled

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    Correct option: A — Disgusted

    Disgusted - feeling extreme dislike or disapproval of something. Appalled - feeling or showing horror at something unpleasant. Allied - joined by agreement or common interests. Applied - put into practical use or action. Clap - to strike the palms of the hands together to make a sound.

  7. 5557AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Tedious

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    Correct option: D — Boring

    Boring - not at all interesting Tedious - boring and tiresome. Happening - an event or occurrence Exciting - causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

  8. 5558AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Permit

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    Correct option: A — Approve

    Approve - to agree formally to something. Permit - to allow somebody to do something. Flout - to ignore a rule or a law. Disgrace - the state of not being respected by other people. Abandon - to give up completely on something or someone.

  9. 5559AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Change

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    Correct option: A — Alter

    Alter - to change or modify something. Adjust - to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable. Resolute - determined in character, action, or ideas. Renew - to resume an activity after an interruption.

  10. 5560AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Accept

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    Correct option: A — Agree

    Agree - to have the same opinion as somebody/something. Accept - to agree to take something that is offered to you. Refuse - to say no to something. Regret - to feel sorry that you did something or that you did not do something. Present - to be in a particular place.

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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