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6441AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Her sarcastic comment earned a few chuckles from the audience, who understood the irony in her words.
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Correct option: D — Courteous
Courteous - polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. Sarcastic - marked by irony or mockery, often intended to hurt or criticize. Sardonic - grimly mocking or cynical. Unsavoury - unpleasant or disagreeable. Humorous - funny or amusing.
6442AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
In the question four alternatives are given for the underlined word in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the opposite meaning of the word. We embraced each other overjoyed at our success, then I took photograph of Tenzing holding aloft the flags of Great Britain, Nepal, the United Nations and India.
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Correct option: D — Junked
Junked - got rid of something because it is of no value. Embraced - accepted or held something enthusiastically. Limited - restricted in size, amount, or extent. Cradled - held gently or protectively. Contained - restrained or kept within limits.
6443AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
The woman in the crowd broke down in hysterics
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Correct option: A — Calm
Calm - a state of peace or tranquility. Hysterics - an uncontrollable outburst of emotion, often laughter or crying. Insanity - a state of mental instability. Cray - informal slang for crazy or erratic behavior. Aghast - filled with shock or horror.
6444AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Select the word from the sentence below, which is an antonym for the word ‘dishearten’ . Many of the world’s greatest art pieces are encouraged by kings and are inspired by nature and society.
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Correct option: D — Encouraged
Encouraged - given support, confidence, or hope. Dishearten - to cause someone to lose hope or confidence. Inspired - filled with the urge to do something creative or admirable. Pieces - individual parts of a whole. Greatest - of the highest quality or importance.
6445AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Brave
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Correct option: A — Coward
Coward- someone who lacks the courage to face danger or difficulty. Brave - showing courage or facing danger without fear. Courageous - having or showing bravery in challenging situations. Shallow - lacking depth or seriousness. Foolish - lacking good sense or judgment.
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6446AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Rue' from the given sentence. Rubina was in distress and guilt due to the loss she incurred to her company, so she could not accept the bonus with relish at the end of the month.
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Correct option: D — Relish
Relish - to enjoy or to take great pleasure in something. Rue - to feel regret for something. Distress - state of extreme anxiety or pain. Guilt - feeling of regret for doing something wrong or harmful. Loss - state of losing something or someone.
6447AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
A frugal lifestyle doesn't necessarily reflect someone's personality.
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Correct option: D — wasteful
Wasteful - using resources in a way that leads to unnecessary loss or expense. Frugal - careful when using money or food. Conventional - following normal or traditional ways of doing things. Cooperative - willing to help and work with others. Dynamic - full of energy.
6448AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
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Correct option: D — conservative
Conservative - favoring traditional values and cautious about change. Liberal - open to new ideas and changes. Central - being the most important part of something. Ineffectual - not producing the desired result. Hysterical - showing uncontrolled emotions, such as extreme laughter.
6449AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Troublesome
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Correct option: C — Obedient
Obedient - willing to comply with an order or request. Troublesome - causing difficulty or annoyance. Soulful - expressing deep emotion, often conveying sincerity, passion, or a strong feeling. Planless - having no plan or aim. Curious - eager to learn or know more about something.
6450AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Occupied
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Correct option: C — Vacant
Vacant - available to be used. Occupied - being used by someone. Overflowed - to flow over the edges of a container.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 645

Her sarcastic comment earned a few chuckles from the audience, who understood the irony in her words.

The woman in the crowd broke down in hysterics

Select the word from the sentence below, which is an antonym for the word ‘dishearten’ . Many of the world’s greatest art pieces are encouraged by kings and are inspired by nature and society.

Brave

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Rue' from the given sentence. Rubina was in distress and guilt due to the loss she incurred to her company, so she could not accept the bonus with relish at the end of the month.

A frugal lifestyle doesn't necessarily reflect someone's personality.

His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.

Troublesome

Occupied

English Language practice — common questions