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  1. 5591AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Mr. Satterthwaite was shrewd enough to penetrate her meaning.

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    Correct option: B — Smart

    Smart- having or showing quick-witted intelligence. Shrewd- having sharp powers of judgment; astute. Aged- being old or elderly. Funny- causing laughter or amusement. Innocent- free from guilt or blame.

  2. 5592AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The cacophony in the theatre was too much for us.

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    Correct option: A — noise

    Noise- a loud or unpleasant sound. Cacophony- a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Laughter- the sound of amusement or joy. Smell- the sense of perceiving scents or odors. Silence- the absence of sound.

  3. 5593AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Immune

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    Correct option: A — Resistant

    Resistant- able to withstand or fight against something. Immune- protected or exempt from something, especially a disease. Variable- likely to change or vary. Safe- free from harm or danger. Asleep- in a state of sleep or inactivity.

  4. 5594AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Ramya is an ardent follower of secularism.

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    Correct option: A — committed

    Committed- dedicated or devoted to a cause or activity. Ardent- having or showing strong enthusiasm or passion. Forced- done under pressure or obligation. Unhappy- feeling or showing discontent. Temporary- lasting for a short period.

  5. 5595AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Condemn

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    Correct option: A — Denounce

    Denounce- to publicly declare something as wrong or evil. Condemn- to express strong disapproval of something. Uphold- to support or maintain. Elevate- to raise to a higher position. Tolerate- to accept or endure something unpleasant.

  6. 5596AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Queen Gulnaar of Arabia mourned her ________ beauty. (waning)

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    Correct option: B — fading

    Fading- gradually grow faint and disappear. Waning- decreasing in size, strength, or power. False- not true or correct. Futile- incapable of producing any result; useless. Frightening- causing fear or alarm.

  7. 5597AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The environmental organisation issued a statement to condemn the deforestation happening in the protected area.

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    Correct option: B — Censure

    Censure- to express severe disapproval of something. Condemn- to strongly disapprove or criticize something. Persuade- to convince someone to do something. Compel- to force someone to do something. Foster- to encourage or promote the development of something.

  8. 5598AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Mourn

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    Correct option: B — Dread

    Dread- to be very afraid of or worried about something. Mourn- to feel and show great sadness. Approve- to be pleased about something. Amuse- to make somebody laugh or smile. Grieve- to feel great sadness.

  9. 5599AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Voracious

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    Correct option: D — Greedy

    Greedy- having an intense desire for something, especially food. Voracious- very eager for something, especially a lot of food. Compensated- provided something to balance or offset. Quenched- satisfied thirst or desire. Appreciate- to recognize the value or significance of something.

  10. 5600AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dainty

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    Correct option: A — Elegant

    Elegant- graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. Dainty- delicate, graceful, or refined. Sable- a dark brown or black color. Fine- of high quality or very thin or delicate. Vulgar- lacking sophistication or good taste.

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