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Contextual Clues - 4 (Prose)

Description: One Word Substitute (Hard)
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: One Word Substitute (Hard) Synonyms / Word Meanings Vocabulary
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Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

A person who is not sure about the existence of God

  1. Theist

  2. Atheist

  3. Agnostic

  4. Cynic


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

One who compiles dictionary

  1. Calligrapher

  2. Editor

  3. Lexicographer

  4. Compiler


Correct Option: C

Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

The place where bricks are baked

  1. Foundry

  2. Mint

  3. Cemetery

  4. Kiln


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

Bringing about gentle and painless death from incurable disease

  1. Suicide

  2. Euphoria

  3. Gallows

  4. Euthanasia


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

Using new words

  1. Coinage

  2. Vocabulary

  3. Neologism

  4. Malapropism


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

Poem in short stanzas narrating a popular story

  1. Ballet

  2. Epic

  3. Ballad

  4. Sonnet


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

The branch of medical science which deals with the problems of the old people

  1. Oncology

  2. Geriatrics

  3. Obstetrics

  4. Endocrinology


Correct Option: B

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

A statement which cannot be understood

  1. Infallible

  2. Illegible

  3. Inexplicable

  4. Incomprehensible


Correct Option: D

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

Thing that can be felt or touched

  1. Pandemic

  2. Palpable

  3. Paltry

  4. Panchromatic


Correct Option: B

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

A person who wishes to throw over all establishments

  1. Rebel

  2. Anarchist

  3. Terrorist

  4. Hooligan


Correct Option: B

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

A book containing summarised information on all branches of knowledge

  1. Dictionary

  2. Anthology

  3. Encyclopaedia

  4. Directory


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose one word from the alternatives to replace the sentence/phrase given below.

A portable case for holding papers, drawings, etc.

  1. Portfolio

  2. Cruet

  3. Sheath

  4. Ewer


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose one word from the alternatives to replace the sentence/phrase given below.

A place for housing aeroplanes

  1. Hangar

  2. Factory

  3. Depot

  4. Garret


Correct Option: A

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

Policy of political party

  1. Manifesto

  2. Agenda

  3. Report

  4. Circular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Manifesto is defined as a public declaration of intentions and motives of a government, a political party or an organization. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word/phrase.

Wicked to a high degree

  1. Cruel

  2. Hateful

  3. Heinous

  4. Abominable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All the words are related on a small level; however heinous most closely defines the phrase because something that is heinous such as a heinous crime is extremely wicked. I.e. Shop lifting is a wicked thing, but not as wicked or heinous as grand theft or armed robbery.

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