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  1. 6341AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Gentlemen always go for a lawful approach, but rouges choose ______ ways to solve problems.

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    Correct option: D — illicit

    Illicit - something that is illegal. Lawful - something that is permitted by the law. Sophisticated - well-educated and having experience of the world or knowledge of culture. Legitimate - something that is lawful or valid. Legal - something that is according to the law.

  2. 6342AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Important

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    Correct option: B — Trivial

    Trivial - of little value. Important- of great significance or value. Productive - something that produces a good result. Recurring - occurring again periodically or repeatedly. Significant - having a major impact.

  3. 6343AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Merit

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    Correct option: C — Fault

    Fault - mistake. Merit - the quality of being particularly good. Occult - related to hidden or mysterious knowledge. Tumult - a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

  4. 6344AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    There is also an increase in juvenile delinquency.

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    Correct option: D — Adult

    Adult - a person who is fully grown or developed. Juvenile - for or relating to young people. Minor - lesser in importance or seriousness. Teenage - aged between 13 and 19. Puerile - behaving in a silly way like a child.

  5. 6345AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Agile

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    Correct option: C — Sluggish

    Sluggish - moving or working slowly. Agile - able to move quickly and easily. Active - energetic. Apathetic - lacking interest or desire to act.

  6. 6346AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The balloon started to deflate after being pricked with a needle. What is the ANTONYM of ‘deflate’ ?

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    Correct option: D — Inflate

    Inflate - to fill with air or gas to expand. Deflate - to release air or gas from something. Compress - to press together to reduce in size. Shrink - to become smaller in size. Flatten - to make or become level and smooth.

  7. 6347AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    I have keen interest in reading the mind of those students who are boisterous at home but on their best behaviour at school.

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    Correct option: D — placid

    Placid - calm and peaceful. Boisterous - noisy and energetic. Frothing - forming or covered with bubbles. Raucous - loud and harsh-sounding. Clamorous - making a loud and persistent noise.

  8. 6348AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He purchased very cheap dresses.

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    Correct option: C — Expensive

    Expensive - costing a lot of money. Cheap - low in cost. Doltish - slow-witted or foolish. Lively - full of energy and enthusiasm. Paltry - lacking in value or significance.

  9. 6349AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Benevolent

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    Correct option: C — Cruel

    Cruel- causing physical or mental pain or suffering to somebody/something Benevolent - kind and helpful Harmless - not able or not likely to cause damage or injury Patient - a person receiving medical treatment or care. Happy - feeling content or joyful.

  10. 6350AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The growth of the cell wall is very rarely uniform.

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    Correct option: A — Variegated

    Variegated - having a pattern of different colors or marks. Uniform - same throughout. Paired - put together. Balanced - considering all the facts in a fair way. Fixed - decided already and not able to be changed.

English Language practice — common questions

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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