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  1. 5671AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Unequivocal

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    Correct option: A — Unambiguous

    Unambiguous- Having one clear and definite meaning. Unequivocal- expressed in a clear and certain way. Doubted- to believe that something is not true or likely to happen. Articulate- able to express oneself clearly and effectively.

  2. 5672AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    O' Henry's short stories are read all over the world till now because they are pithy.

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    Correct option: C — concise and expressive

    Pithy- concise and expressive.

  3. 5673AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Vulnerable

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    Correct option: A — Susceptible

    Susceptible- able to be affected by something. Vulnerable- easily hurt or damaged. Amiable- friendly and pleasant. Guarded- careful and cautious. Delectable- very pleasant.

  4. 5674AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The new professor is liked by his students for his amiable approach.

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    Correct option: C — friendly

    Amiable- friendly.

  5. 5675AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Spontaneous

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    Correct option: C — Instinctive

    Instinctive- done without conscious thought. Spontaneous- happening or done without planning or preparation. Acquisitive- having a strong desire to acquire or collect things. Attractive- having qualities that draw attention, interest, or admiration. Exhaustive- covering or including everything.

  6. 5676AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the highlighted word to make it better. The education system must evolve to keep pace with the rapid changes in the job market.

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    Correct option: B — Emanate

    Emanate- to show a particular quality. Evolve- to develop and change over time. Censor- to examine and remove parts of something, such as text or media, that are considered inappropriate. Demolish- to completely destroy something, often a building or structure. Conceal- to hide or keep something secret.

  7. 5677AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled.

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    Correct option: B — tumbled down

    Toppled- tumbled down or to lean forward and fall.

  8. 5678AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Behold

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    Correct option: D — Look

    Look Behold- to see or observe something. Burden- something that causes difficulty or stress. Fortunate - having favorable circumstances. Predict- to forecast or estimate an event or outcome before it happens.

  9. 5679AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Identify from the given options the word most similar in meaning to the underlined word according to its meaning in the following sentence. He is a person who holds old fashioned opinions.

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    Correct option: A — obsolete

    Obsolete- old fashioned. Antique- an item that is collected or desirable because of its age, beauty, rarity or condition. Ancient- very old. Senior citizen- a person who is retired or of retirement age.

  10. 5680AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Aggravate

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    Correct option: D — Annoy

    Annoy- to make someone feel slightly angry or irritated. Aggravate- to make something worse or more serious. Enhance- to make something better or more effective. Mitigate- to make something less severe or serious. Satisfy- to meet someone's needs or desires.

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