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  1. 5651AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Confiscate

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    Correct option: B — Seize

    Seize - to take hold of something suddenly and forcibly. Confiscate - to take possession of something, especially as a penalty. Yield - to give way or surrender. Release - to set free or allow to move. Sprint - to run at full speed for a short distance.

  2. 5652AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Efficacy

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    Correct option: D — Efficiency

    Efficiency - the ability to accomplish a task with minimal waste of time and resources. Efficacy - the ability to produce a desired result or effect. Urgency - importance requiring swift action. Conspiracy - a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. Ecstasy - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

  3. 5653AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Humble

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    Correct option: A — Modest

    Modest- someone not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements. Humble - kind and not seeking recognition. Keen - very interested and excited about something. Beautiful - something pleasing to the senses or to the mind. Amusing - something entertaining and funny.

  4. 5654AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Decadence

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    Correct option: A — Decline

    Decline- reduction in the amount or value of something. Decadence- low moral standards and behaviour. Liberate- to release someone from control, duties, limits, or prison. Dispirited- not feeling hopeful about a situation or problem. Flowering- growing and reaching full potential.

  5. 5655AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Serene

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    Correct option: B — Calm

    Calm- free from anxiety, excitement, or disturbance. Serene- deeply peaceful and undisturbed. Chaotic- unorganized and full of confusion. Agitated- feeling or appearing troubled or nervous. Angry- feeling or showing strong displeasure.

  6. 5656AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    MUNDANE

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    Correct option: C — ordinary

    Ordinary- very usual and not different or special. Mundane- very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual. Exciting- causing great interest or enthusiasm. Abnormal- not normal or usual. Wonderful- something extremely amazing.

  7. 5657AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Vitiate

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    Correct option: A — annihilate

    Annihilate- to completely destroy something. Vitiate- to damage or destroy something. Facilitate- to make a process or action easier. Propagate- to spread, multiply, or promote the growth of something, such as an idea, belief, or organism. Validate- to give official approval or acceptance.

  8. 5658AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Entice

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    Correct option: C — beguile

    Beguile- charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way. Entice- to attract or lure someone by offering something appealing or tempting. Entreat- ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. Dissuade- to discourage or persuade someone not to take a particular course of action. Repulse- to cause someone to feel disgust.

  9. 5659AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The authority refused to pay any heed to the _________ demands made by the workers. (Trivial)

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    Correct option: C — insignificant

    Insignificant- lacking importance or value. Trivial- of little importance or significance. Conceited- having an excessively high opinion of oneself. Idiotic- extremely foolish or unintelligent. Majestic- having grandeur, beauty, or dignity.

  10. 5660AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dreadful

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    Correct option: B — Terrible

    Terrible - extremely bad, unpleasant, or serious. Dreadful - extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking. Propitious - indicating a good chance of success. Auspicious - giving or being a sign of future success. Feeble - being weak or lacking strength.

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