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  1. 5581AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Indigenous

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    Correct option: A — Aboriginal

    Aboriginal - first people to live in a place. Indigenous - native to the particular place. Artificial - not natural. Tangible - something that can be touched or physically felt. Literary - relating to literature, which includes written works such as books, poems, and plays.

  2. 5582AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Magnificent

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    Correct option: D — Splendid

    Splendid - something that is excellent or worthy of admiration. Magnificent - extremely beautiful, impressive or grand. Regular - following a consistent pattern. Humble - a person who is not arrogant. Modest - simple and not fancy.

  3. 5583AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of ‘amazement’ to fill the blank. Leena was filled with _______ when she saw the diamond ring as her wedding gift.

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    Correct option: A — astonishment

    Astonishment - strong feeling of surprise or wonder. Amazement - state of being surprised by something unexpected. Measurement - process of determining size, quantity. Happiness - state of well being- contentment. Haughtiness - a sense of arrogance.

  4. 5584AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    My grandmother is fond of giving homilies to all my friends who visit my place.

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    Correct option: B — Sermons

    Sermons - speeches on moral or religious topics. Homilies - religious or moral sermons. Suggestions - ideas or proposals for consideration. Strictures - criticisms or rules restricting behavior. Alternatives - choices or options available.

  5. 5585AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Anxiety

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    Correct option: B — Distress

    Distress - feeling of nervousness, worry and fear. Anxiety - state of extreme worry, sadness or pain. Ease - free from difficulty, pain or worry. Dilemma - a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives. Serenity - state of being calm.

  6. 5586AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Candid

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    Correct option: A — Honest

    Honest - not lying to people. Candid - truthful and straightforward. Cruel - showing a lack of pity or compassion. Bright - giving off much light. Top - the highest position.

  7. 5587AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Revolution

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    Correct option: C — Gyration

    Gyration - a rapid movement in a circular or spiral motion. Revolution - a complete turn or orbit around a central point. Harmony - agreement or concord. Order - an organized state or arrangement. Stagnation - a state of inactivity or lack of progress.

  8. 5588AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A good critic should also be a person of great candour.

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    Correct option: C — honesty

    honesty Candour - the quality of being honest.

  9. 5589AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Reckon

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    Correct option: D — Count

    Count- to calculate or consider something numerically. Reckon- to calculate, estimate, or consider something. Merit- the quality of being good or worthy. Imagine- to form a mental image or concept. Assess- to evaluate or judge the value of something.

  10. 5590AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He behaved ruthlessly with his junior, to say the least.

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    Correct option: C — Inhumanly

    Inhumanly- lacking compassion or showing cruelty. Ruthlessly- acting without pity or compassion. Weirdly- behaving strangely or unusually. Politely- showing good manners or respect. Unexpectedly- in a way that was not expected or regarded as likely.

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