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  1. 6001AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    EMBELLISH

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    Correct option: B — decorate

    Decorate Embellish- to make beautiful with ornamentation; decorate. Decorate- to furnish with something ornamental. Decrease- the amount of diminution; reduction. Simplify- to reduce to basic essentials. Reduce- to diminish in size, amount, extent, or number

  2. 6002AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He appealed to the laws of the land to vindicate from his assailants.

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    Correct option: B — exonerate

    Exonerate Vindicate- clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. Exonerate- clear (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. Banish- send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment. Assess- evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

  3. 6003AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.

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    Correct option: C — persistent

    Persistent Tenacious- to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. Timorous- showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. Flexible- yielding to influence. Passive- acted upon by an external agency.

  4. 6004AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Sybarite

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    Correct option: A — Debauchee

    Debauchee Sybarite- a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury. Debauchee- a person given to excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs. Gratuitous- done without good reason. Ornery- bad-tempered or difficult to deal with. Brusque- abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

  5. 6005AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Hasty

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    Correct option: A — Expeditious

    Hasty - said or done too quickly Expeditious- done with speed and efficiency. Restricted- available to the use of particular groups Laidback- relaxed in manner and character Locked- to put something in a safe place and fasten the lock

  6. 6006AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Occlude

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    Correct option: D — Obstruct

    Occlude - to block something Obstruct- to stop something from happening Facilitate- to make something possible or easier Promote- to encourage or support something Abstain- to stop yourself from doing something that you enjoy

  7. 6007AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Segregate

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    Correct option: B — Isolate

    Segregate - to separate one group of people or things from the rest Isolate- to put or keep somebody/something separate from other people or things Submerge- to go or make something go under water Nullify- to officially make an agreement, order, etc. lose its legal force Integrate- to join things so that they become one thing or work together

  8. 6008AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Obtrusive

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    Correct option: C — Prominent

    Obtrusive - noticeable in an annoying or unpleasant way Prominent- very noticeable, important, or famous Pervasive- that is present in all parts of something Exclusive- only to be used by or given to one person, group, etc Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.

  9. 6009AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Obstruct

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    Correct option: B — Curb

    Obstruct - to stop something from happening Curb- to limit or control something, especially something bad Replace- to take the place of somebody/something Release- to allow somebody/something to be free Unclog- remove accumulated matter from a drain or other channel

  10. 6010AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Caustic

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    Correct option: A — Acidic

    Caustic - able to burn or destroy things by chemical action Acidic- having a very sour or sharp taste Photogenic- looking attractive in photographs Basic- forming the part of something that is most necessary Soothing- making you feel calm

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