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  1. 5971AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word. He imputes his ability to play great football to an inspirational coach.

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    Correct option: C — attribute

    Attribute - to believe that something was caused or done by somebody/something Impute - represent something, especially something undesirable as being done by someone Validate - to show that something is true Contribute - to give a part of the total, together with others Amputate - to cut off a person’s arm, leg, etc. for medical reasons

  2. 5972AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Ideas are present in the consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow and take shape, can lead to successful events.

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    Correct option: C — awareness

    Awareness - knowledge, consciousness or interest Consciousness- the state of realizing or noticing that something exists Ignorance - a lack of information or knowledge Thoughtlessness - a lack of thought about how your actions or words may upset someone Negligence - not being careful enough

  3. 5973AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The discovery of treasure under the Bermuda Triangle is probably a hoax.

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    Correct option: D — Trick

    Trick - something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true or a joke that you play to annoy somebody Hoax - a trick to make people believe something that is not true, especially something unpleasant Analogy - a comparison between two things that shows a way in which they are similar Bonanza - a situation in which somebody can make a lot of profit or be very successful Delusion - a false belief

  4. 5974AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Penchant

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    Correct option: B — Liking

    Penchant - something that you like very much to do Liking - the feeling that you like somebody/something Bitterness - a feeling of anger and unhappiness Sourness- the quality of having a sour taste: Disliking - to think that somebody/something is unpleasant

  5. 5975AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Contrary

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    Correct option: D — Opposite

    Contrary - completely different from something Opposite - completely different from something Wobbly - to become extremely angry and upset Crooked - not straight or even Straight - with no bends or curves, going in one direction only

  6. 5976AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Cogent

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    Correct option: A — Rational

    Cogent - strongly and clearly expressed in a way that influences what people believe Rational - able to use logical thought rather than emotions to make decisions Insane- not showing sensible judgement Tyrannical - unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe Coward - a person who has no courage and is afraid in dangerous or unpleasant situations

  7. 5977AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Pester

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    Correct option: C — Annoy

    Pester - to annoy somebody, for example by asking him/her something many times Annoy - to make somebody angry or slightly angry Abuse- to use bad and filthy language Adore - to love and admire somebody/something very much Amuse - to make somebody laugh or smile

  8. 5978AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Abridge

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    Correct option: C — Shorten

    Abridge - to make something usually a book shorter by removing parts of it Shorten - to become shorter or to make something shorter Expand - to become or to make something bigger Earmark - to choose somebody/something to do something in the future Increase - to become or to make something larger in number or amount

  9. 5979AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Dr. Brahm Prakash advised me to take care of the performance degraders and cautioned me against seeking optimal performance from the participating work centres.

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    Correct option: D — best

    Optimal - something best or most favourable Best - of the highest quality or level Minimum- the smallest amount or level that is possible or allowed Faulty - not working properly Worst - the least pleasant or suitable

  10. 5980AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word. The little girl had obsequious manners.

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    Correct option: D — law-abiding

    Obsequious - making a great effort to please or agree with somebody Law-abiding - obeying the law Mischievous - liking to behave badly and embarrassing or annoying people Defiant - showing open refusal to obey somebody/something Headstrong - doing what you want, without listening to advice from other people

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