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  1. 6351AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The performance of the team in the lost match was dismal.

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    Correct option: C — Luminous

    Luminous - emitting or reflecting light. Dismal - causing a mood of gloom or depression. Sadden - to make someone feel sad or disappointed. Cheap - low in price. Dainty - small, attractive, and delicate.

  2. 6352AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    There is no transparency in the procedure followed by the company.

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    Correct option: C — Opacity

    Opacity - the quality of being difficult to understand or see through. Transparency - the quality of being clear and easy to understand. Reliability - the quality of being dependable or trustworthy. Coherence - logical and consistent connection of ideas. Clarity - the quality of being clear and easy to perceive.

  3. 6353AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Noble

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    Correct option: C — Common

    Common - characterised by a lack of privilege or special status. Noble - belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth. Magical - relating to magic or having extraordinary qualities. Grand - impressive in size or appearance. Indescribable - too unusual or extreme to be described.

  4. 6354AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Vehement

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    Correct option: C — Mild

    Mild - gentle in nature or behavior. Vehement - showing strong and intense feeling. Reliable - consistently dependable or trustworthy. Passionate - having strong emotions or enthusiasm. Smashed - broken into pieces or severely damaged.

  5. 6355AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Transient

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    Correct option: C — Permanent

    Permanent - lasting or intended to last indefinitely. Transient - lasting only for a short time. Transparent - allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly. Transitory - temporary. Irregular - not consistent or uniform in shape or pattern.

  6. 6356AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Innocent

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    Correct option: D — Guilty

    Guilty - responsible for a specified wrongdoing. Innocent - free from guilt or blame. Unfair - not just or equitable. Mischievous - causing or showing a fondness for trouble in a playful way. Righteous - morally right and virtuous.

  7. 6357AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The news gave him inexpressible ecstasy.

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    Correct option: A — Depression

    Depression - a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and anxious for long periods and often feels no interest in anything. Ecstasy - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement. Passion - intense enthusiasm or strong emotion. Delight - great pleasure or joy. Disappointment - the feeling of sadness or displeasure when something does not meet expectations.

  8. 6358AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor.

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    Correct option: D — Admiration

    Admiration - a feeling of respect and warm approval. Contempt - a feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration. Derision - ridicule or mockery. Scorn- the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable. Obscurity - the state of being unknown.

  9. 6359AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Cramped

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    Correct option: A — Spacious

    Spacious - large and with a lot of space. Cramped - uncomfortably small or restricted. Filthy - disgustingly dirty. Crammed - (a place or container) completely filled to the point of overflowing. Tight - firmly fixed in place.

  10. 6360AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The vendor said that the apples were of superior quality.

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    Correct option: C — Inferior

    Inferior - low or lower in social position, importance, quality, etc. Superior - someone in a higher position than you at work: Distasteful - unpleasant to the taste or smell. Excellent - of a very high quality.

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