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  1. 5761AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The deteriorated building was declared unsafe for the inmates.

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    Correct option: A — dilapidated

    Dilapidated- old and in poor condition. Deteriorated- inferior in quality or value. Dissipated- gradually disappeared. Meliorated- improved or made better. Reprobated- strongly condemned or rejected by others.

  2. 5762AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Callous

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    Correct option: C — Insensitive

    Insensitive- showing no concern for others’ feelings. Callous- having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. Inordinate- much more than usual or expected. Compassionate- showing pity, sympathy and understanding for feelings of other people. Unshackle- to set free.

  3. 5763AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Objection

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    Correct option: B — Disapproval

    Disapproval - expression of an unfavourable opinion. Objection - an expression or feeling of disapproval. Moan - a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure. Counter - to react to something with an opposing opinion. Sanction - official permission or approval for an action.

  4. 5764AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Sometimes, she passes sarcastic remarks on everyone.

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    Correct option: B — Hostile

    Hostile - Showing unfriendliness; characterized by enmity or opposition. Sarcastic- saying or expressing the opposite of what you really mean in a way to criticize someone. Complimentary- expressing praise or admiration; giving a positive comment or compliment. Quite- to a significant extent or degree; completely or entirely. Exceptional- unusually good or outstanding.

  5. 5765AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Despite having a lot of work to do, he spent the whole day engaging in frivolous activities like playing video games and watching TV.

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    Correct option: A — worthless

    Worthless- having little or no value; not useful or valuable. Frivolous- lacking in seriousness; carefree. Detestable- worthy of strong dislike or hatred. Secretive- inclined to conceal or keep things hidden from others. Mischievous- playfully causing trouble, harm, or annoyance.

  6. 5766AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    In order to protect his identity, the spy had to efface all evidence of his true name and occupation from his personal documents.

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    Correct option: D — destroy

    Destroy - to demolish or ruin completely. Efface - to erase or wipe out. Reveal - to make something known or visible. Clarify - to make clear or understandable. Maintain - to keep in a certain condition or state.

  7. 5767AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Comprehend

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    Correct option: C — Assimilate

    Assimilate - to take in and fully understand ideas or information. Comprehend - to understand fully. Distort - to twist or misrepresent information. Deter - to discourage or prevent. Complex - complicated.

  8. 5768AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. I ________(itemise) the work that will have to be done.

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    Correct option: B — enumerate

    Enumerate- to list items or details one by one in a systematic manner. Itemise- to list or detail individual items or parts. Impart- to communicate or convey information or knowledge to others. Conceal- to hide or keep something secret or out of sight. Assess- to evaluate or judge the value, importance, or quality of something.

  9. 5769AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Assuagement

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    Correct option: D — Mollification

    Mollification- the act of soothing or calming someone's anger or anxiety. Assuagement- the act of making something less severe or intense. Consignment- the act of sending goods to be sold by someone else. Stratification- the process of arranging or dividing into layers or strata. Ruthlessness- the quality of being cruel, merciless, or without compassion.

  10. 5770AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right-fundamental to everyone's health, dignity and prosperity.

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    Correct option: C — grace

    Grace- polite and respectful in manner. Dignity- a quality of being worthy of respect. Enthusiasm- a strong and eager interest or excitement about something. Immorality- behavior that goes against accepted moral principles. Wealth- the abundance of valuable possessions, money, or resources.

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