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  1. 5701AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Major

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    Correct option: B — Considerable

    Considerable- notably large in size, amount, or extent. Major- large or important. Creviced- having many narrow openings or cracks. Diligent- showing hard work and attention to detail. Shallow- of little depth and not deep.

  2. 5702AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Vagrancy

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    Correct option: A — Vagabond

    Vagabond- a person who has no home and wanders from place to place. Vagrancy- the state of living as a vagrant or homeless. Vagueness- the state of being unclear or inexact. Fragrance- a pleasant smell. Exploration- the activity of searching and finding out about something.

  3. 5703AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The manager noticed a discrepancy between the two audit reports.

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    Correct option: B — major difference

    Discrepancy - major difference.

  4. 5704AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The platter was insipid, so we refused to pay the bill.

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    Correct option: A — lacking taste

    Insipid- lacking taste.

  5. 5705AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The concert was filled with rapt teenage listeners.

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    Correct option: C — fully attentive

    Rapt- fully Attentive

  6. 5706AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Desolate

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    Correct option: C — Depressive

    Depressive- feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy or enthusiasm Desolate- feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness. Fortunate- Having good luck and favour. Hopeful- feeling positive or confident about the future. Sturdy- one who is strong and bold.

  7. 5707AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The athlete's perseverance and mental toughness ___________ (facilitate) her to overcome adversity and achieve her goals.

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    Correct option: B — enabled

    Enabled - made something possible. Facilitate - make something easier to do. Restricted - limited or controlled. Limited - not very large or extensive. Hindered - made something difficult or impossible.

  8. 5708AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Repulsive

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    Correct option: C — Disgusting

    Disgusting - very unpleasant. Repulsive - extremely unpleasant or unacceptable. Attractive - pleasing to look at. Reliable - (someone/something) able to be trusted. Uniform - same in all cases and at all times.

  9. 5709AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Fragile

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    Correct option: A — Brittle

    Brittle - hard but easily broken. Fragile - easily broken or damaged. Sturdy - strong and durable. Unkempt - not neat or tidy. Intense - very strong or great.

  10. 5710AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Hesitate

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    Correct option: D — Falter

    Falter - speak hesitantly. Hesitate - pause or delay in making a decision or taking action. Blabber - to talk too much and without thinking. Recoil - to move back suddenly in fear or disgust. Conceal - to hide something.

English Language practice — common questions

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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