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  1. 5571AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Bliss

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    Correct option: D — Pleasure

    Pleasure - a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. Bliss - perfect happiness. Consecration - the act or process of officially making something holy and able to be used for religious ceremonies. Genesis - the origin or mode of formation of something. Avail - take advantage of an opportunity or available resource.

  2. 5572AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The meeting was brought to a ________ (rapid) conclusion.

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    Correct option: D — hasty

    Hasty - doing something very quickly. Rapid - happening very quickly. Grim - something that is serious, harsh or unfriendly. Stubborn - unwilling to change mind or behaviour. Pervious - allowing water to pass through.

  3. 5573AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Luminous

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    Correct option: D — Radiant

    Radiant - shining or glowing brightly. Luminous - bright or shining. Luxurious - extremely comfortable or elegant, especially when involving great expense. Laborious - requiring considerable time and effort. Amiable - friendly and pleasant.

  4. 5574AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Alert

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    Correct option: D — Vigilant

    Vigilant - very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble. Alert - being watchful and attentive. Dull - boring or uninteresting. Smart - intelligent or clever. Inactive - not being engaged in any activity.

  5. 5575AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Retract

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    Correct option: A — Revoke

    Revoke - to take back a decision. Retract - to take back or withdraw something. Disturb - to interfere with someone’s peace. Please - cause to feel happy or satisfied. Implement - to put a plan or agreement into action.

  6. 5576AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    For Rana, unable to see a thing, the parade seemed to last forever.

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    Correct option: B — procession

    Procession - a group of people walking together for a special event or ceremony. Parade - a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event. Darkness - absence of light. Concealment - the act of hiding something. Hiding - keeping someone or something out of sight.

  7. 5577AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Estimate

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    Correct option: B — Evaluate

    Evaluate - to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount of sth. Estimate - a guess or judgement about something. Appropriate - suitable or right for a particular situation. Profit - financial gain. Verify - to prove that something exists or is true.

  8. 5578AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The removal of petty restrictions has made life easier.

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    Correct option: B — Small

    Small Petty - small or of little importance. Consequential - happening as a result of something.

  9. 5579AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Absurd

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    Correct option: B — Irrational

    Irrational - not making sense or not logical. Absurd - something that is ridiculous. Abstruse - difficult to understand. Arbitrary - something that is chosen without a clear reason or rule. Sudden - happening quickly or unexpectedly.

  10. 5580AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Evasive

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    Correct option: B — Ambiguous

    Ambiguous - having multiple possible meanings or interpretations. Evasive - answering questions in a way that is not clear or direct. Cohesive - united and working together effectively. Abrasive - rude and unfriendly. Accessible - that can be easily reached or understood.

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