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  1. 6761AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Reprieve

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    Correct option: D — Continuation

    Reprieve - to stop or delay the punishment of a prisoner who was going to be punished by death Continuation - something that continues or follows something else Turn out - the number of people who go to a meeting, sports event, etc. Torrential - used to refer to very heavy rain Cease - to stop or put an end to something

  2. 6762AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Utilitarian

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    Correct option: D — Unnecessary

    Utilitarian - designed and intended to be practical and useful rather than attractive Unnecessary - something more than is needed or acceptable Evident - clear to the eye or mind Necessary - something that is needed for a purpose or a reason Spacious - something having a lot of space, large in size

  3. 6763AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Uncanny

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    Correct option: D — Ordinary

    Uncanny - very strange, that you cannot easily explain Ordinary - normal, not unusual or different from others Queer - strange or unusual, not normal Unduly - more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable Saintly - very holy or virtuous

  4. 6764AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The favouritism of the boss led to many DISGRUNTLED employees.

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    Correct option: C — Pleased

    Disgruntled - unhappy, annoyed, and disappointed about something Pleased - happy or satisfied about something Disturbed - having mental or emotional problems Determined - having firmly decided to do something or to succeed, even if it is difficult Miserable - very unhappy about something

  5. 6765AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Sting operations use subterfuge to obtain material for stories.

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    Correct option: D — Honesty

    Subterfuge - a secret, usually dishonest, way of behaving Honesty - the quality or fact of being honest Society - an organization of people who share a particular interest or purpose Policy - a plan of action agreed or chosen by a government, a company, etc. Suspicion - a feeling that something may happen or be true

  6. 6766AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The subordinates will vituperate us when they are irritated.

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    Correct option: C — Praise

    Vituperate - to speak or write in an extremely negative way about someone Praise - to say that somebody/something is good and should be admired Blame - to think or say that a certain person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened Abuse - to say rude things to somebody Demean - do something that is beneath one's dignity.

  7. 6767AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    The penitent husband spends days at his wife's grave.

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    Correct option: A — Unrepentant

    Penitent - sorry for having done something wrong Unrepentant - showing no regret for one's wrongdoings Sorry - used for excusing yourself for something that you have done Penniless - someone having no money Pertinent - closely connected with the subject being discussed

  8. 6768AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Affluent people tend to look upon illiteracy with comfortable DETACHMENT.

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    Correct option: D — Subjectivity

    Detachment - the fact or feeling of not being personally involved in something Subjectivity - the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions Justice - the quality of being fair or reasonable Humour - the funny or amusing qualities of somebody/something Neutrality - the state of not supporting either side in an argument, war, etc.

  9. 6769AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    CONGENIAL

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    Correct option: D — Mean

    Mean Congenial - pleasant and friendly. Mean - unkind or unpleasant. Merciful - showing mercy(forgiveness shown towards someone). Mellow - (of a person or mood) relaxed and pleasant. Mild - not severe, serious, or harsh.

  10. 6770AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

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

    Delusion

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    Correct option: A — Reality

    Reality Delusion- something that is believed to be true or real but that is actually false or unreal. Reality - the actual state of something. Fallacy - a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments. Illusion - an idea or belief that is not true. Phantasm - an illusion or something that seems like a ghost.

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