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  1. 6381AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    William Shakespeare is considered to be the most celebrated dramatist in the world of literature.

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    Correct option: B — inglorious

    Inglorious - causing shame or a loss of honour. Celebrated - greatly admired. Illustrious - well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. Acclaimed - being praised or recognized by many people. Laureate - a person who is honoured with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.

  2. 6382AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The army advanced into enemy territory.

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    Correct option: A — Retreated

    Retreated - withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat. Advanced - moved forward. Protruded - extend beyond a surface. Commuted - to travel regularly between two places. Arose - to start to happen.

  3. 6383AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Which of the following sentences contains the ANTONYM of the word ‘important’ ?

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    Correct option: C — You always make me do all the trivial stuff.

    You always make me do all the trivial stuff. ‘Trivial’ means not important.

  4. 6384AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in the Brackets to fill in the blank.

    Lewis was aggressive, ________ (normal), moody, and brilliantly clever.

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    Correct option: B — eccentric

    Eccentric - a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behaviour. Normal - ordinary or usual. Dogmatic - being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them. Selfish - thinking only about your own needs or wishes and not about other people’s. Feeble - lacking physical strength, especially because of age or weakness.

  5. 6385AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The poet was lost in a reverie.

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    Correct option: D — Reality

    Reality - everything that exists or happens in the real world. Reverie - state of being lost in daydreaming. Daydream - a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present. Trance - a state of being deeply absorbed in thought. Fantasy - an imagined scenario or daydream that is not real.

  6. 6386AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The encounter made the audience squirm.

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    Correct option: C — Relax

    Relax - to become less tense or anxious. Squirm - twist your body because you feel uncomfortable. Speak - talk to someone. Pray - to talk to God or higher power. Chat - talk with someone in a friendly way.

  7. 6387AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The coach was optimistic that Ronald will play the quarter final.

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    Correct option: A — Doubtful

    Doubtful - feeling uncertain or unsure about something. Optimistic - having a hopeful and positive outlook on future events. Tasteful - showing good aesthetic judgment or appropriate behavior. Cheerful - being noticeably happy and in a good mood. Helpful - providing assistance or support to others.

  8. 6388AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Harry’s behaviour was very blunt during his school days.

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    Correct option: A — Polite

    Polite - having good manners and showing respect for others. Blunt - abrupt in speech or manner. Curious - eager to know or learn something. Dull - not interesting or exciting. Excited- feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.

  9. 6389AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Enormous

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    Correct option: B — Minute

    Minute - something very small or tiny. Enormous - very large or huge in size. Strong - having great physical power. Tremendous- very large, great or intense. Monstrous - inhumanly or outrageously evil or wrong.

  10. 6390AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Sluggish

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    Correct option: C — Rapid

    Rapid - happening very quickly. Sluggish - moving slowly. Hassled - being bothered or annoyed. Leisurely - done in a relaxed manner. Lethargic- lacking energy or enthusiasm.

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