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5831AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.
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Correct option: A — impudence
Impudence - bold disrespect or rudeness towards someone. Temerity- extremely confident behaviour that shows a lack of respect and is considered rude. Tedious- boring and tiring because it takes too long or is repetitive. Taciturn- being quiet or reserved in speech. Trenchant- very strong, clear and effective.
5832AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Immerse
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Correct option: C — Involve
Involve- to include or take part in something. Immerse- to deeply engage or be completely absorbed in something. Emerge- to come out or appear. Distant- far away, not close. Uncover- to reveal or discover something hidden.
5833AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. She looked ___________ (luminous) in the diamond necklace.
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Correct option: D — resplendent
Resplendent- Shining brightly and radiantly. Luminous- emitting light or glowing. Impudent- disrespectfully bold or rude. Strident- loud and unpleasant. Transcendent- beyond the range of normal human experience.
5834AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I visited the World's Fair with Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. I recall with unmixed delight those days when a thousand childish fancies became beautiful realities.
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Correct option: A — enchant
Enchant- to captivate or charm someone, making them feel delighted or fascinated. Delight- to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction. Dismay- to cause distress or disappointment. Memory- the ability to remember things from the past. Emotion- a strong feeling or mood, often related to one's inner state.
5835AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Jargon
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Correct option: A — Slang
Slang- words and phrases that are regarded as very informal Jargon- special words or phrases used by a group that are difficult to understand. Verboseness- using too many words to say something simple. Formality- used for official purposes. Eloquence- speaking or writing in a smooth, persuasive way.
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5836AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Misanthropic
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Correct option: C — Antisocial
Antisocial- avoiding or lacking interest in social interactions. Misanthropic- having a general dislike or distrust of people. Humanitarian- showing concern and care for the well-being of humanity. Sociable- friendly and inclined to engage with others socially. Philanthropic- inclined to help and support others, often through charitable actions.
5837AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
The crowd cheered the cricketer.
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Correct option: A — Encouraged
Encouraged - to give support, confidence, or motivation to someone. Cheered- to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement. Distracted- to be unable to focus or pay attention due to other things. Dropped- to let something fall or come down. Attracted- to pull or draw something towards oneself.
5838AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
For many, a warming climatic system is expected to impact the availability of basic necessities like freshwater, food security, and energy, while efforts to redress climate change, both through adaptation and mitigation, will similarly inform and shape the global development agenda.
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Correct option: D — reduction
Reduction- to make something smaller or decrease its size or amount. Mitigation- the act of reducing harmfulness, unpleasantness, or seriousness. Rise- to go up or increase in level or amount. Cure- to treat and heal a disease or problem. Balance- to have an equal distribution between different things.
5839AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Transgression
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Correct option: A — Violation
Violation- an act that goes against a law, rule, or principle. Transgression- a violation or breach of a law, rule, or code of conduct. Success- achieving a positive outcome or goal. Virtue- a morally good quality or trait. Metamorphosis- a dramatic change or transformation.
5840AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Earnestly
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Correct option: D — Sincerely
Sincerely- genuinely and honestly. Earnestly- seriously and sincerely. Wordily- using too many words, making it long. Ambiguously- unclear, with different meanings possible. Verbosely- using more words than needed, making it long-winded.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 584

She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.

Immerse

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. She looked ___________ (luminous) in the diamond necklace.

During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I visited the World's Fair with Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. I recall with unmixed delight those days when a thousand childish fancies became beautiful realities.

Jargon

Misanthropic

The crowd cheered the cricketer.

For many, a warming climatic system is expected to impact the availability of basic necessities like freshwater, food security, and energy, while efforts to redress climate change, both through adaptation and mitigation, will similarly inform and shape the global development agenda.

Transgression

Earnestly

English Language practice — common questions