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  1. 6471AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The film actor and director were accused of indulging in nepotism.

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    Correct option: C — Impartiality

    Impartiality - lack of bias or favoritism. Nepotism - favoritism shown to relatives, especially in jobs or positions of authority. Inclination - a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way. Partiality - an unfair bias in favor of one thing or person over another. Favouritism - the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group.

  2. 6472AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Denote

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    Correct option: C — Conceal

    Conceal - to hide something from view or knowledge. Denote- to mean or represent something. Convey - to carry or send something from one place to another. Conclude - to bring something to an end. Convince - to persuade someone to believe something or do something.

  3. 6473AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Deplore

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    Correct option: B — praise

    Praise - to express warm approval or admiration of. Deplore - to express strong disapproval of something. Dislike - to not like someone or something. Hate - to feel intense dislike for something. Mourn - to feel or express grief or sorrow.

  4. 6474AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Taciturn

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    Correct option: A — loquacious

    Loquacious - tending to talk a lot. Taciturn - reserved or uncommunicative in speech. Withdrawn - not actively participating or engaging with others. Laconic- using very few words in speech. Reticent - inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, or opinions to oneself.

  5. 6475AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the highlighted word. The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.

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    Correct option: D — attentive

    Attentive - paying close attention to something. Negligent - failing to take proper care or showing a lack of attention. Bored - feeling uninterested due to a lack of activity or excitement. Amplify - to make something larger, greater, or more intense. Reluctant - unwilling and hesitant.

  6. 6476AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Damp

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    Correct option: B — Arid

    Arid - extremely dry or having little or no rain. Damp - slightly wet. Misty - full of, covered with, or surrounded by mist. Tropical - situated in the hottest parts of the world at the sides of the equator. Soaked - something thoroughly wet.

  7. 6477AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Catastrophic

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    Correct option: D — Fortuitous

    Fortuitous - happening by accident or chance rather than intention. Catastrophic - involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. Calamity - an event causing great and sudden damage or disaster. Sabotage - the act of purposely destroying or damaging something. Fiasco - a complete failure or disaster.

  8. 6478AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘discordant’ in the given sentence and choose the correct option. The sweet melodious symphony of the piano filled the room, transporting the listeners to a world of beauty and emotion.

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    Correct option: B — Melodious

    Melodious - a sound pleasant to listen to. Discordant - harsh or unpleasant in sound. Transporting - moving something from one place to another. Emotion - a strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. Filled - full of something.

  9. 6479AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Rejoinder

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    Correct option: B — Request

    Request - a polite way of asking for something. Rejoinder - a witty or critical reply. Ordinary - not special or unusual. Reply - a response to something. Expedite - to make something happen faster.

  10. 6480AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Leniency

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    Correct option: C — Sternness

    Sternness - the quality of being serious and strict. Leniency - the quality of mildness or gentleness. Penalty - a punishment for doing something wrong. Discard - to get rid of something because it is no longer needed or wanted. Favour - to treat someone or something better than others.

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