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6741AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'IMMORAL' from the given sentence. The city of Hamburg and its surrounding region have generally decent health,with no pandemic illnesses having lately developed to any significant degree.
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Correct option: B — Decent
Decent - being of an acceptable standard; Immoral - considered wrong or not honest by most people Degree - a measurement of temperature Illness - the state of being physically or mentally ill Region- a part of the country or the world
6742AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
The managing director produced cogent reasons for the change in HR policies.
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Correct option: B — Unconvincing
Unconvincing - failing to make someone believe that something is true or valid. Cogent - strongly and clearly expressed in a way that influences what people believe Compelling - that forces or persuades you to do or to believe something Pertinent - closely connected with the subject being discussed Unexpected - not expected and therefore causing surprise
6743AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'PENNILESS' from the given sentence. Living in a house with a spacious lawn a proper parking space and a nice swimming pool is still a dream for many rich people in Mumbai.
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Correct option: A — Rich
Rich - having a lot of money or property Penniless - having no money Space - a place or an area that is empty or not used Spacious - having a lot of space Dream - a series of events or pictures which happen in your mind while you are asleep
6744AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Bulk
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Correct option: A — Handful
Handful - a small number of somebody/something Bulk - the size, quantity or weight of something large Heavy - weighing a lot, difficult to lift or move Staple - a small thin piece of bent wire that you push through pieces of paper using a special tool (stapler) in order to fasten them together Brunt - the worst part or chief impact of a specified action.
6745AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
The dacoits ravaged the bungalow in the absence of its owner.
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Correct option: C — Restored
Restored - to put somebody/something back into his/her/its former condition or position Ravaged- to damage something very badly Exploded - to burst with a loud noise Demolished - to destroy something Sealed - to close or fasten a package, envelope, etc.
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6746AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'ACQUISITION' from the given sentence. The head coach got surprised with the level of enthusiasm shown by the players as they all were demoralised after the first loss.
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Correct option: D — Loss
Loss - the fact or process of losing something or someone Acquisition - the process of getting something Enthusiasm - a feeling of energetic interest or eagerness in a particular subject or activity Demoralised - cause someone to lose confidence or hope Surprised - a feeling of excitement because of something unexpected
6747AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Social economics is a meta-discipline in which economics is entrenched in social, political and cultural behaviours.
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Correct option: C — Transient
Transient - lasting only for a short time Entrenched - established firmly so that it cannot be changed Averted - turn away one's eyes or thoughts Startling - very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable Entrusted - assign the responsibility for doing something to someone
6748AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
The singer complained to the police that she was purportedly attacked back stage immediately after the concert.
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Correct option: B — Impossibly
Impossibly - in a way that cannot happen or be expected to happen Purportedly - in a way that is stated to be true, although it cannot be as there is no proof Maliciously - in a way that is intended to cause harm, upset, or damage Dramatically - in a very sudden or noticeable way Severely - in a very bad, unpleasant or serious way
6749AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Incoherent
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Correct option: D — Rational
Rational - based on clear thought and reason Incoherent - expressed in a confusing way, unclear Gloomy - having or showing a lack of hope Apparent - clearly visible or understood; obvious Pensive - thinking deeply or seriously
6750AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘dwindle’ in the sentence given below. Rahul advised Neerja to appreciate or motivate her younger brother and not to dwindle or neglect his ideas all the time.
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Correct option: B — complement
Complement - to enhance the qualities of something by adding another thing. Dwindle - to gradually reduce the importance or value of something Deprecate - express disapproval of something Motivate - provide someone with a reason for doing something Neglect - the state of being uncared for

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 675

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'IMMORAL' from the given sentence. The city of Hamburg and its surrounding region have generally decent health,with no pandemic illnesses having lately developed to any significant degree.

The managing director produced cogent reasons for the change in HR policies.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'PENNILESS' from the given sentence. Living in a house with a spacious lawn a proper parking space and a nice swimming pool is still a dream for many rich people in Mumbai.

Bulk

The dacoits ravaged the bungalow in the absence of its owner.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'ACQUISITION' from the given sentence. The head coach got surprised with the level of enthusiasm shown by the players as they all were demoralised after the first loss.

Social economics is a meta-discipline in which economics is entrenched in social, political and cultural behaviours.

The singer complained to the police that she was purportedly attacked back stage immediately after the concert.

Incoherent

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘dwindle’ in the sentence given below. Rahul advised Neerja to appreciate or motivate her younger brother and not to dwindle or neglect his ideas all the time.

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