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  1. 6221AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He was very cruel in dealing with the students.

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    Correct option: B — Kind

    Kind - caring and compassionate. Cruel - causing pain or suffering. Skittish - nervous or easily frightened. Malevolent - having or showing a desire to harm others. Kingly - royal or majestic.

  2. 6222AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Deficient

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    Correct option: C — Ample

    Ample - more than enough. Deficient - lacking in some essential quality or quantity. Skimpy - inadequate in amount. Broken - damaged or in pieces. Terrible - extremely bad or unpleasant.

  3. 6223AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Meander

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    Correct option: D — Direct

    Direct - straight and clear in course or action. Meander - to wander aimlessly or without a clear direction. Ramble - to talk or walk aimlessly without purpose. Deputise - to act on behalf of someone in their absence. Confirm - to establish the truth or correctness of something.

  4. 6224AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    In Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Shylock's connivance aimed to jeopardise Antonio's life.

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    Correct option: A — Safeguard

    Safeguard - to protect or defend from harm. Jeopardise - to put in danger or at risk. Risk - the possibility of loss or harm. Peril - serious and immediate danger. Jape - a joke or prank.

  5. 6225AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Brittle

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    Correct option: B — Resilient

    Resilient - able to withstand or recover quickly. Brittle - easily broken or cracked. Crunchy - making a crisp sound when bitten. Delicate - fragile or easily damaged. Aloof - emotionally distant or detached.

  6. 6226AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Secure

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    Correct option: C — Attack

    Attack - to take aggressive action against. Secure - to make sure something is protected from danger or threat. Succeed - to achieve a desired aim. Save - to keep safe from harm or loss. Trundle - to move or roll heavily or clumsily.

  7. 6227AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Receive

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    Correct option: B — Exile

    Exile - the state of being barred from one's native country. Receive - to be given or presented with something. Admit - to allow entry or access. Reward - something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. Fund - a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

  8. 6228AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. She has _______ (witty) remarks about everything.

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    Correct option: C — unamusing

    Unamusing - not entertaining. Witty - cleverly humorous or sharp in expression. Sorry - feeling regret or sorrow. Whimsical - playfully unpredictable or fanciful. Woeful - full of sorrow or misery.

  9. 6229AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Paralysed

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    Correct option: D — Healthy

    Healthy - in good physical or mental condition. Paralysed - unable to move or act. Demure - modest, shy, or reserved. Stifled - unable to breathe properly. Sultry - hot and humid, or passionate and alluring.

  10. 6230AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Catastrophe

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    Correct option: A — Success

    Success - the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Catastrophe - a sudden and widespread disaster. Nurture - to care for and encourage growth or development. Immaculate - perfectly clean or free from flaws. Disaster - a sudden event causing great damage or suffering.

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