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  1. 5891AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Spreading from the ports, Formosan termites began a (subterranean) colonization of the country.

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    Correct option: B — Underground

    Underground - below the surface of the ground. Subterranean - existing or occurring under the earth's surface. Terrestrial - relating to the earth or land. Overt - done or shown openly. Subcutaneous - situated or occurring below the skin.

  2. 5892AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Capricious

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    Correct option: A — Arbitrary

    Arbitrary - based on personal preference or random choice. Capricious - showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour. Stable - steady, firm and unlikely to change. Steadfast - faithful and loyal. Cautious - taking great care to avoid possible problems.

  3. 5893AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Gala

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    Correct option: A — Carnival

    Carnival - a festive season or event. Gala - a formal or special event. Moist - slightly wet or damp Mistakenly - doing something in error or by mistake. Funeral - a ceremony or service held to honor and remember a deceased person.

  4. 5894AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Disdain

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    Correct option: A — Contempt

    Contempt - a feeling of deep dislike towards someone. Disdain - a feeling of not liking someone. Acceptance - the action of consenting to receive or undertake something. Admiration - a feeling of respect, approval, or high regard for someone or something. Withdraw - to remove or take back.

  5. 5895AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Enthuse

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    Correct option: C — Fondle

    Fondle - to caress or touch gently and lovingly. Enthuse - to show or express great enthusiasm or excitement. Unbothered - not concerned or affected by something. Carefree - a state of being without worries or concerns. Lazy - a lack of motivation or willingness to exert effort.

  6. 5896AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Magnanimity

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    Correct option: D — Altruism

    Altruism Magnanimity - the quality of being magnanimous altruism, to disdain meanness and pettines. Virulence - the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison. Invidiousness - the quality of being likely to cause unhappiness or being unpleasant Volatile - that can change suddenly and unexpectedly

  7. 5897AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Quandary

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    Correct option: A — Impasse

    Impasse Quandary - a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. Cinch - an extremely easy task. Clique - a small group of people with the same interests who do not want others to join their group Breeze - a light wind

  8. 5898AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Slick

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    Correct option: C — Slippery

    Slippery Slick - done or operated in an impressive and efficient way OR smooth and glossy Novice - one who is new to or inexperienced in a task or situation Fractions - a numeral which represents a rational number New - That has never been seen or invented

  9. 5899AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Laggard

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    Correct option: C — Dawdling

    Dawdling Laggard - someone or something that is very slow Prompt - done without delay or immediately . Hustler - one who obtains money by fraud or deceit Expeditious - done quickly and efficiently

  10. 5900AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Gallivant

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    Correct option: A — Meander

    Meander Gallivant - to travel, roam, or move about for pleasure Grave - a place in the ground where a dead person is buried Gall - lack of respect or care for others Brave - confident in bearing difficulties

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