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  1. 5601AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Pacify

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    Correct option: A — Soothe

    Soothe - to comfort somebody. Pacify- to make somebody who is angry or upset be calm or quiet. Strengthen- to make something or someone stronger. Blame- responsibility for something bad. Rebuke- to speak angrily to somebody.

  2. 5602AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The regulation bans any direct or indirect promotion through radio or television of supernatural practices.

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    Correct option: D — Occult

    Occult - relating to mystical, magical, or supernatural phenomena. Supernatural- attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. Questionable- doubtful or open to question. Evident- clearly seen or understood. Obtuse- slow to understand or difficult to comprehend.

  3. 5603AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Filthy

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    Correct option: C — Dirty

    Dirty- covered with or characterized by dirt or impurities. Filthy- extremely dirty or unpleasant. Tidy- neat and well-organized. Shiny- reflecting light, bright, or polished. Visual- relating to seeing or sight.

  4. 5604AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Numerous tremors without any tectonic plate movement have baffled geologists.

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    Correct option: B — Perplexed

    Perplexed- completely puzzled or confused. Baffled- to be confused or bewildered. Angered- feeling or showing annoyance or displeasure. Amused- entertained or finding something funny. Irritated- showing annoyance or slight anger.

  5. 5605AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Partly, it may be a desire to stop emotions in front of strangers.

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    Correct option: A — Quell

    Quell- to completely stop or end something.

  6. 5606AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Bind

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    Correct option: B — Secure

    Secure- fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost. Bind- to tie something tightly together. Flourish- to grow or develop successfully. Disengage- to release from attachment or connection. Amuse- to make somebody laugh or smile.

  7. 5607AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Emotional stimulation provides the necessary __________ for creative imagination. (fecundity)

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    Correct option: B — fertility

    Fertility- the ability to produce or create abundantly. Fecundity- the ability to produce an abundance of ideas or offspring. Freedom- the state of being free or unrestricted. Fulcrum- a point of support or balance. Force- strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

  8. 5608AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Entail

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    Correct option: A — Necessitate

    Necessitate- to make something necessary. Entail- to involve or require as a necessary step or consequence. Eliminate- to remove or get rid of something. Flaw- an imperfection or defect. Assume- to take for granted or suppose.

  9. 5609AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Fabulous

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    Correct option: D — Remarkable

    Remarkable- very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire. Fabulous- very good. Regrettable- causing or deserving sadness or disappointment. Resourceful- having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. Restful- having a quiet and soothing quality.

  10. 5610AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Eagerly

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    Correct option: D — Keenly

    Keenly- with intense interest or enthusiasm. Eagerly- with great enthusiasm or impatience. Stringently- in a strict or precise manner. Playfully- in a lighthearted or fun way. Dubiously- with doubt or hesitation.

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