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  1. 5741AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The politician's pompous rhetoric during the campaign failed to garner much support from the public.

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    Correct option: C — Supercilious

    Supercilious- behaving as if you think you are superior to others. Pompous- acting in a way that makes them look better than others. Conciliatory- intended to pacify someone. Benign- gentle and kindly. Diplomatic- smoothness and skill in handling matters.

  2. 5742AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Keen’ from the given sentence. I am eager and happy to visit the beautiful city of Darjeeling next month with my family.

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    Correct option: C — eager

    Eager- very enthusiastic or excited. Keen- very interested or enthusiastic. Beautiful- attractive or pleasing to the senses. Visit- go somewhere to see someone or spend time. Happy- feeling or showing pleasure.

  3. 5743AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The guest was heckled by the spectators.

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    Correct option: C — Taunted

    Taunted- teased or provoked someone mockingly. Heckled- unpleasantly interrupted or harassed. Calmed- made peaceful or relaxed. Aided- provided assistance or support. Helped- assisted or gave support to someone.

  4. 5744AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A colossal amount of money has been wasted on the construction of a new administrative building.

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    Correct option: A — huge

    Huge- extremely large. Colossal- extremely large or great. Miniature- very small of its kind. Micro- extremely small.

  5. 5745AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The security cameras can automatically _______ (rotate) to monitor the entire hallway.

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    Correct option: C — revolve

    Revolve- move in a circle on a central axis. Rotate- move in a circle around an axis or centre. Evolve- develop gradually. Resolve- to settle or find a solution to a problem or dispute. Devolve- to pass into a different state, especially a worse one.

  6. 5746AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Scrutiny' from the given sentence. The company's strategic plan included a comprehensive analysis of market trends and consumer behaviour.

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    Correct option: D — Analysis

    Analysis- detailed examination of the structure of something. Scrutiny- critical observation or examination. Behaviour- the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others Comprehensive- dealing with all or nearly all aspects of something. Trends- a general direction in which something is developing or changing.

  7. 5747AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Capable' from the given sentence. Jayesh was competent and the best candidate for the post of clerk in the interview, whereas others were inefficient and irritating.

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    Correct option: C — competent

    Competent- having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. Capable- having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing. Best- of the most excellent or desirable type or quality. Irritating- causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger. Inefficient- failing to make best use of time or resources.

  8. 5748AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Caves like Ajanta lie in perpetual darkness.

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    Correct option: A — Permanent

    Permanent - lasting forever. Perpetual- lasting for a very long time. Extreme- very high or intense. Brief- short in duration. Huge- extremely large.

  9. 5749AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The event, in a cramped space, was totally bizarre in my view.

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    Correct option: C — Odd

    Odd - different from what is expected. Bizarre- very strange or unusual. Usual- typical or common. Customary- following established practices or customs. Normal- usual or expected.

  10. 5750AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Tranquil

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    Correct option: D — Peaceful

    Peaceful Tranquil- calm and peaceful. Anxious- feeling or showing worry, nervousness or unease about something. Dilemma- a difficult situation or problem. Fierce- having or displaying an intense aggressiveness.

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