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  1. 5721AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Determined

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    Correct option: C — Decisive

    Decisive - able to make quick and effective decisions. Determined - having a strong commitment to achieving goals. Flexible - adaptable and open to change. Famous - widely recognized and renowned. Elevated - positioned at a higher level or rank.

  2. 5722AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Ray was cynical about love.

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    Correct option: D — pessimistic

    Pessimistic - having a negative outlook or expecting the worst outcome. Cynical - distrustful of others' motives and often having doubts of their intentions. Prolific - producing a large quantity of something. Obese - having an excessive amount of body fat.

  3. 5723AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The sun was setting over the mountains, painting the sky with ________(energetic) shades of orange and pink.

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    Correct option: A — vibrant

    Vibrant - full of life, energy, and color. Energetic - showing enthusiasm or lively activity. Reactive - tending to respond to stimuli or events. Faded - having lost color, brightness, or vitality. Bright - having a strong, clear, or intense appearance.

  4. 5724AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Grief

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    Correct option: C — Pain

    Pain - physical or emotional discomfort or suffering. Grief - deep sorrow or sadness, caused by a loss or tragedy. Pleasure - a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. Jollity - a state of being joyful and cheerful. Content - a state of satisfaction or happiness with what one has.

  5. 5725AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    She's reading a _________ (secrecy) novel and can't wait to find out who the killer is.

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    Correct option: D — mystery

    Mystery - something not understood or known. Secrecy - keeping information hidden or not disclosing it. Crisis- a crucial and difficult situation or turning point. Complication - a complex factor making a situation harder to understand.

  6. 5726AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Hazard

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    Correct option: D — Accident

    Accident - an unexpected event that happens unintentionally. Hazard - a potential source of danger or risk. Marvel - something that is very impressive or wonderful. Miracle - an extraordinary event or phenomenon that is unexplained by natural laws. Ardent - passionate and enthusiastic.

  7. 5727AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Laconic

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    Correct option: C — Concise

    Concise - expressing much in a few words. Laconic - using very few words in speech or writing. Reasonable - sensible, rational, or logical. Fanciful - over-imaginative and unrealistic. Certain - having no doubt or uncertainty.

  8. 5728AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Peril

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    Correct option: A — Danger

    Danger - a possibility of being harmed or injured. Peril - a serious and immediate danger. Entertainment - something that is intended to entertain or amuse. Joke - a funny saying or story. Ignorance - lack of knowledge or education.

  9. 5729AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Barbed

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    Correct option: D — Spiteful

    Spiteful - having or showing a desire to hurt or annoy someone. Barbed - hurtful and criticizing. Passive - not active or interested in participating in things. Kind - having or showing a friendly, generous, and caring nature. Gentle - kind and not harmful.

  10. 5730AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Enchanted

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    Correct option: C — Appealing

    Appealing - attractive or pleasant. Enchanted - filled with a feeling of magic or wonder. Disgusted - feeling or showing disgust. Cursed - having a bad spell or curse put on them. Repelling - unpleasant or disgusting.

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