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  1. 6461AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Counterfeit

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    Correct option: B — Authentic

    Authentic - genuine or real, not fake. Counterfeit - made to deceive by closely resembling something genuine. Unreal - not real or imaginary. Fake - not genuine. Imitation - something made to resemble another, often as a substitute.

  2. 6462AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Desperate

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    Correct option: A — Hopeful

    Hopeful - feeling optimistic or full of expectation. Desperate - feeling a sense of hopelessness or urgency. Sloping - inclined from a horizontal or vertical line. Bleak - lacking hope or encouragement. Erratic - unpredictable or inconsistent in behavior.

  3. 6463AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    A few minutes later a request came that all members of the house party should assemble in the drawing-room.

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    Correct option: B — Disperse

    Disperse - to scatter or spread out in different directions. Assemble - to bring together or gather in one place. Gather - to collect or bring together from different places. Search - to look for something carefully. Guard - to protect or watch over something or someone.

  4. 6464AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The moment our English Instructor said the final paper is going to be tough, it was music to my ears!

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    Correct option: D — resolvable

    Resolvable - capable of being resolved or settled; fixable. Tough - difficult to accomplish, resolve, endure, or deal with. Durable - able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting. Unpredictable - not able to be predicted; likely to change unexpectedly. Peculiar - strange or unusual; different from what is normal.

  5. 6465AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The bowler signalled the wicket-keeper to catch the ball.

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    Correct option: D — Drop

    Drop - to allow something to fall. Catch - to get hold of a moving object.

  6. 6466AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The students were asked to assemble in the meeting hall.

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    Correct option: B — Dispersed

    Dispersed - spread out or scattered in different directions. Assemble - gather together in one place for a common purpose. Put together - to combine or arrange things to form something. Collect - to gather or bring things together from various sources. Gather - to come together or bring things together into one place.

  7. 6467AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The manager finally acceded to his request.

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    Correct option: C — Refused

    Refused - declined or rejected a request. Acceded - agreed to a request or demand. Agreed - reached a consensus or gave consent. Succumbed - gave in or yielded to pressure. Applied - made a formal request or put something into practice.

  8. 6468AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The presence of vagrant children is a common sight in urban cities.

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    Correct option: B — Settled

    Settled - established in a particular place, often permanently. Vagrant - a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. Vagabond - a person who travels from place to place without a permanent home; often used interchangeably with vagrant. Gallivanting - wandering about in search of pleasure or entertainment. Nomad - a member of a group that has no permanent home and moves from place to place, often in search of food or grazing land.

  9. 6469AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Grave

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    Correct option: D — Humorous

    Humorous - funny or entertaining. Grave - serious or solemn in manner or appearance. Low - not high in position or status. Belittle - to make someone or something seem less impressive or important.

  10. 6470AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Melancholy

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    Correct option: B — Cheerful

    Cheerful - noticeably happy and optimistic. Melancholy - a deep, persistent sadness or gloom. Sorrow - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune. Blue - feeling sad or depressed. Sad - feeling sorrowful or unhappy.

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