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  1. 5641AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The new software offers a plethora of features to enhance productivity.

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    Correct option: D — an abundance of

    an abundance of The phrase ‘plethora of’ means an abundance of something. The given sentence states that the new software offers an abundance of features to enhance productivity. Hence, ‘an abundance of’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 5642AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Impediment

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    Correct option: A — Obstacle

    Obstacle - a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. Impediment - something that makes it difficult for a person or thing to move or progres. Experiment - to try something in order to discover what it is like or find out more about it. Pedestrian - a person who travels on foot.

  3. 5643AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Delighted

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    Correct option: A — Joyful

    Joyful - feeling or expressing great pleasure or happiness. Delighted - feeling or showing great pleasure. Angry - feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Confused - unable to think clearly. Sad - unhappy.

  4. 5644AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Lullaby

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    Correct option: B — Song

    Song - a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung. Lullaby - a quiet, gentle song sung to send a child to sleep. Disturb - to interrupt what someone is doing. Baby - a very young child. Love - an intense feeling of deep affection.

  5. 5645AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Envoy

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    Correct option: C — Ambassador

    Ambassador - an official representative of a country sent to a foreign nation. Envoy - a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. Carrier - someone or something that carries or delivers items. Chief - the leader or person in charge. Receiver - a person who receives something.

  6. 5646AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Resign

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    Correct option: D — Surrender

    Surrender - to give up or yield to someone or something. Resign - to voluntarily leave a position or job. Achieve - to successfully accomplish something. Insist - to demand something firmly or persistently. Stay - to remain in a place or position.

  7. 5647AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Those who desert their families do not always become anchorites.

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    Correct option: C — hermits

    Hermits - individuals who choose to live in seclusion, often for religious or spiritual reasons. Anchorites - religious recluse who lives alone, often in seclusion for spiritual reasons. Wanderers - individuals who travel without a fixed destination or purpose. Pirates - people who engage in acts of robbery and violence at sea. Sailors - people who navigate or work on ships at sea.

  8. 5648AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Inertia

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    Correct option: C — Inactivity

    Inactivity - the state of not engaging in any activity. Inertia - a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged. Progression - the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state. Activeness - engaging in physical or mental activity. Energy - the capacity to do work or cause change.

  9. 5649AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Loathe

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    Correct option: D — Hate

    Hate - to feel strong dislike or aversion towards something or someone. Loathe - to feel intense dislike or disgust for. Love - an intense feeling of deep affection. Esteem - to respect and admire deeply. Dissipate - to scatter or disperse; to waste resources.

  10. 5650AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Intelligible

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    Correct option: B — Comprehensible

    Comprehensible - able to be understood. Intelligible - able to be understood. Impossible - not able to occur or be done. Responsible - having an obligation to do something or having control over someone. Dispensable - not necessary.

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