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  1. 5841AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Crooked

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    Correct option: C — Twisted

    Twisted- bent or turned in a curved way. Crooked- bent or twisted. Admirable- worthy of respect or praise. Taken: to acquire or seize something. Toasted- cooked or heated until the surface becomes brown.

  2. 5842AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The hot sun enervated the labourer to the extent that he collapsed.

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    Correct option: A — weaken

    Weaken - make something less strong. Enervated- feeling very weak or tired. Alleviate- make something less painful or severe. Energise- give energy or make something lively. Elevate- raise something higher or lift it up.

  3. 5843AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Judicious

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    Correct option: A — Sensible

    Sensible- the quality of being practical, reasonable, and showing good judgement. Judicious- showing good judgment and making thoughtful choices. Imprudent- not showing good judgment. Careless- to not to pay attention. . Short-sighted- Unable to see far.

  4. 5844AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Extol

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    Correct option: D — Praise

    Praise - showing approval or admiration for someone's actions or qualities. Extol- to praise or admire. Reward- something given in return for good behaviour or achievement. Punish- to make someone face negative results for their wrong doing. Dismay- a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.

  5. 5845AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A strong man is a mediator between divine and mortal fate.

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    Correct option: D — Lethal

    Lethal - capable of causing death. Mortal- subject to death. Delightful- giving great pleasure or satisfaction. Sincere- being genuine and honest in feelings or intentions. Overjoyed- feeling extreme happiness.

  6. 5846AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    His modest nature made all the difference.

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    Correct option: C — shy

    Shy - Feeling nervous around others, avoiding attention. Modest- having a simple and humble nature. Courageous- being brave and facing challenges without fear. Horrific- extremely shocking, causing intense fear. Dry- lacking moisture, not wet.

  7. 5847AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The internationally agreed Declaration of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Accelerated Modalities of Action, the so-called S.A.M.O.A Pathway, recognises that SIDS remains a special case for sustainable development in view of their unique and particular vulnerabilities.

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    Correct option: D — imperishable

    Imperishable - not able to be destroyed or decayed. Sustainable - doing things without harming the environment or using up resources. Vast- extremely large in size or extent. Unsuitable- not appropriate or fitting. Rare- not common, happening infrequently.

  8. 5848AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the italicised word in the given sentence. In most organisations there are predators who take advantage over the meek ones.

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    Correct option: D — exploiters

    Exploiters - Individuals or entities that take advantage of others for personal gain. Predators- those who hunt or prey upon others for their own benefit. Supporters- people who provide assistance, help, or encouragement to others. Philanthropists- individuals who donate money or resources to promote the welfare of others. Benefactors- those who provide financial or other forms of aid to support individuals, organizations, or causes.

  9. 5849AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Connote

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    Correct option: D — Convey

    Convey - to communicate or express. Connote- to imply or suggest an idea. Comment- an expression of opinion or remark about something. Criticize- indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. Care- to look after and provide for the needs of someone.

  10. 5850AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the synonym of the word 'reproduce' from the sentence. Many scientific researches have proved that DNA replicates itself in the human body and is an enzyme based catalyst reaction.

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    Correct option: A — Replicates

    Replicates - Copies or duplicates of something. Reproduce- to generate offspring or make copies of something. Reaction- a response or behavior to a situation or event. Proved- to show that something is true through evidence. Researches- the study of a subject to gather information and knowledge.

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