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  1. 5731AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Glimpse

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    Correct option: B — Glance

    Glance - to look quickly at something/somebody. Glimpse - a quick or brief look. Examine - to inspect something closely and in detail. Stare - to look at something for a long time. Observe - to watch or notice something through careful attention.

  2. 5732AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Mild

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    Correct option: C — Gentle

    Gentle- having a kind, calm, and mild manner or nature. Mild - gentle or moderate in degree or intensity. Scathing - extremely critical, harsh, or damaging in words or tone. Brittle - easily broken, cracked, or shattered when subjected to pressure or force. Severe - extremely serious, harsh, or intense.

  3. 5733AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Tedious

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    Correct option: D — Dreary

    Dreary - depressingly dull or gloomy. Tedious - boring and tiresome. Carefree - stress-free and relaxed. Hostile - unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic. Dynamic - energetic and characterized by change and progress.

  4. 5734AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Pretend

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    Correct option: A — Feign

    Feign - to pretend or fake something. Pretend - to act as if something is true or fake it. Benign - gentle, harmless, or not causing harm or injury. Align - to arrange or position things in a straight line. Reign - the period during which a ruler holds power.

  5. 5735AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The girl was manacled and locked in the room.

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    Correct option: C — fettered

    Fettered - being restrained or held back. Manacled - restrained with handcuffs or shackles, usually by law enforcement. Unfastened - released from being secured or closed. Liberated - freed from oppression or restrictions. Unbinded - freed from being bound or tied.

  6. 5736AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Plunge

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    Correct option: B — Dive

    Dive - to jump or descend quickly into water or a deep place. Plunge - to suddenly and forcefully move or fall downward. Transgress - to violate or break a rule, law, or boundary. Rush - to move quickly or hurry.

  7. 5737AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The novel's intricate plot and rich character development kept readers ________ (committed) from the beginning to the end.

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    Correct option: A — engaged

    Engaged - to keep someone interested in some activity. Committed - devoted to a cause or activity. Secluded - isolated and hidden from view or contact with other people. Detached - emotionally uninvolved or indifferent. Dismantled - taken apart or removed.

  8. 5738AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Magnificent

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    Correct option: B — Glorious

    Glorious - having great beauty and admiration. Magnificent - very impressive or beautiful. Justify - to give a good reason for something. Highest - the greatest or most important. Modest - humble and not boastful.

  9. 5739AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Shiya had more grit than her other siblings.

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    Correct option: D — courage

    Courage - the ability to do something that frightens one. Grit - strength of character and determination. Power - the ability to do something or control something. Level - having a flat and even surface. Gap - a space between two things.

  10. 5740AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Resentment

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    Correct option: C — Anger

    Anger- a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Resentment- a feeling of angry displeasure at something. Calmness- the state of being free from disturbance or violent activity. Happiness- the state of being happy. Relaxation - the state of being free from tension and anxiety.

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