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  1. 5871AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Inquisitive

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    Correct option: D — Curious

    Curious - Eager to know or learn something. Inquisitive - having or showing an interest in learning things. Agile - Able to move quickly and easily. Aloof - Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. Callous - Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

  2. 5872AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Feat

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    Correct option: C — Accomplishment

    Accomplishment - Something that has been achieved successfully. Feat - An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength. Hallowed - Very respected and praised because of great importance. Handsy - Tending to touch other people, typically in a way that is inappropriate or unwanted. Obligation - An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

  3. 5873AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    If you think atheists are all miserable, (nihilistic) amoralists, this book should put you straight.

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    Correct option: B — cynical

    Cynical- Having a distrustful or pessimistic view of human motives and actions. Nihilistic- Rejecting moral values and believing in the meaninglessness of existence. Canonical - Relating to a recognized or accepted set of rules, principles, or standards. Conical - Having the shape of a cone, tapering to a point. Tyrannical - Describing a ruler or leader who exercises oppressive or unjust power.

  4. 5874AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Virtuoso

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    Correct option: C — Maestro

    Maestro: An expert or master in a particular field, particularly in music or conducting. Virtuoso - Highly skilled or accomplished in a particular field, especially in arts or music. Waive - To give up or relinquish a right or claim voluntarily. Voluble - Talkative or fluent in speech. Novice - A person who is new or inexperienced in a particular field or activity.

  5. 5875AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He has been used as the (fall guy) for issues with housing and unemployment.

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    Correct option: C — scapegoat

    scapegoat - a person who is punished for things that are not his/her fault fall guy - a person who is falsely blamed for something that has gone wrong reticent - unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings confiscate - to take something away from somebody as a punishment weakling - a person or animal that is not strong physically

  6. 5876AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Debased

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    Correct option: C — Corrupted

    Corrupted - Damaged or tainted, often morally or ethically. Debased- Reduced in quality or value. Amenable - Willing to cooperate or be influenced. Unamenable - Not willing to cooperate or be influenced. Aggrandize - To increase the power, wealth, or status of something or someone.

  7. 5877AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The story shows the importance of self-esteem.

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    Correct option: A — pride

    pride - positive feeling of self-respect and self-worth self-esteem - a good opinion of your own character and abilities humility - the quality of being humble disgrace - the state of not being respected by other people shyness - lack of self-confidence in the presence of others

  8. 5878AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Aptitude

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    Correct option: B — Talent

    Talent: Natural skill, ability, or aptitude in a specific area or field. Aptitude: Natural capacity or suitability for a specific task or activity. Attitude: A person's mental outlook, perspective, or disposition towards something. Stress: Mental or emotional strain or pressure. Faith: Belief, trust, or confidence in something or someone.

  9. 5879AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Immediate relocation is your best course of action

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    Correct option: D — migration

    Migration: Moving from one place to another. Relocation: Moving to a new location. Emergence: The process of coming into view, existence, or prominence. Ending: The final part or conclusion of something. Expiration: The end or termination of a period of time or a contract.

  10. 5880AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A sudden gust of wind hits the window

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    Correct option: A — blow

    Blow - a sudden brief rush of wind Gust - a sudden strong wind Cramp - sudden pain that you get in muscle Feel - to touch something Pump - to force a gas or liquid to go in a particular direction

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