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  1. 5881AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    "Little Red Riding Hood" is a fairy tale.

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    Correct option: D — story

    Story Tale - a story, often fictional or imaginative. Document- A written or printed piece of information or record. Fact- A piece of information that is known to be true or proven. Tail- The hindmost part of an animal's body or a long, narrow extension.

  2. 5882AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Subtle

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    Correct option: C — Exquisite

    Exquisite - very beautiful and delicate Subtle - fine or delicate Corrupt - doing dishonest things in exchange for money Homely - simple but also pleasant or welcoming Wrong - not correct or suitable

  3. 5883AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    There are actually many different versions of "Cinderella."

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    Correct option: C — Variations

    Variations - different versions or alternative forms of something. Versions - a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing. Problems - Difficulties or challenges. Features - Characteristics or attributes. Signals - Signs or indications.

  4. 5884AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Villainous

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    Correct option: C — Nefarious

    Nefarious - someone or something wicked, evil, or extremely immoral. Villainous - wicked or evil wholesome - beneficial or good for one's well-being lucid - clear and easily understood famous - well-known or widely recognized

  5. 5885AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    So can our community leaders come up with a plan of action to help (alleviate) this problem?

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    Correct option: B — Diminish

    Diminish - to make something smaller or less important Alleviate - to make something less strong or bad Falter - to become weak Altruistic - concerned about the happiness and well-being of others Aggravate - to make something worse or more serious

  6. 5886AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Confession had always rested on a clear distinction between mortal and (venial) sins.

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    Correct option: B — Pardonable

    Pardonable - forgivable. Venial - less serious and more forgivable. Genial - Friendly, warm, or pleasant in nature or disposition. Major - Significant, important, or serious in nature or impact. Intolerable - Unbearable, unable to be endured or tolerated.

  7. 5887AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Upsetting

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    Correct option: D — Perturbing

    Perturbing - Causing anxiety or concern. Upsetting - Causing unhappiness, disappointment, or worry. Dreamy - Having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality. Aware - Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Amusing - Causing laughter and providing entertainment.

  8. 5888AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    It broke Eleanora's heart to see her daughter become that (wraith) of her former self.

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    Correct option: A — Spirit

    Spirit - A non-physical entity or essence, often associated with a person's character, energy, or soul. Wraith - Ghostly or spectral figure. Wail - To cry out loudly in grief or pain. Being - A general term for a living entity or existence. Yore - Referring to a time long past or former times.

  9. 5889AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    In the midst of the tumult of charges against him, a (welter) of conflicting poll numbers are being bandied about.

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    Correct option: A — Turmoil

    turmoil welter - a large number of things in disorder Turmoil - lack of order Dynamic - full of energy and ideas Static - not moving or changing Peace - state of being calm or quiet

  10. 5890AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    I do not object to this (accolade) on the grounds that Edinburgh has little literary tradition.

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    Correct option: C — Praise

    Praise - to express approval, admiration, or positive feedback for someone's achievements, qualities, or actions. Accolade - a recognition or honor given to someone for their accomplishments. Stubborn - a person's unwillingness to change their opinion or course of action. Criticism - the act of expressing disapproval or negative feedback. Indictment - a formal accusation or charge, typically related to a crime.

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