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Contextual Clues - 2 (Prose)

Description: One Word Substitute (Mod-1)
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: One Word Substitute (Mod-1) Vocabulary Synonyms / Word Meanings One Word Substitution
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Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.

  1. Booth

  2. Stall

  3. Boutique

  4. Store


Correct Option: C

Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

A person who betrays a friend

  1. Traitor

  2. Cheat

  3. Hypocrite

  4. Disloyal


Correct Option: A

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

Almost nil; negligible

  1. Mostly

  2. Importantly

  3. Closely

  4. Scarcely


Correct Option: D

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

A period of ten years

  1. Century

  2. Annum

  3. Centenary

  4. Decade


Correct Option: D

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

Feeling that you are better and more important than other people

  1. Proud

  2. Innocence

  3. Confidence

  4. Anger


Correct Option: A

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

Annoyed or irritated by somebody/something

  1. Appeased

  2. Impatient

  3. Nag

  4. Nod


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 When we get annoyed or irritated by someone or something, we become impatient with that person or thing.

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

Nervous and afraid

  1. Diligent

  2. Cumbersome

  3. Malignant

  4. Fearful


Correct Option: D

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

Having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged

  1. Classic

  2. Unique

  3. Obvious

  4. Judgment


Correct Option: A

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

Distributed or occurring at widely spaced and usually irregular intervals

  1. Scattered

  2. Dried

  3. Parched

  4. Haggard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is correct. The question is describing scattering.

Directions: Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the phrase given below.

A person living permanently in a certain place

  1. Native

  2. Resident

  3. Domicile

  4. Sojourner


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

You are requested to send a list of goods sent, with their prices along with the parcel so that the payment can be made immediately.

  1. agenda

  2. invoice

  3. catalogue

  4. inventory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 An agenda is a list of things to be done, an inventory is used to describe the available goods, a catalogue is a list of items and their details. An invoice is an itemised bill of goods sold.

Directions: In the following question, find out which of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

His father is a doctor who treats children and infants.

  1. dermatologist

  2. gynaecologist

  3. podiatrist

  4. pediatrician


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 A dermatologist is a doctor of skin. A gynaecologist is a doctor of ladies. A pediatrican is a doctor who specilises in child care.

Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

Virus is a biological entity which lives on another organism.

  1. dependent

  2. parasite

  3. symbiotic

  4. plebiscite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 A parasite is the biological entity that lives on other living organisms. Plebiscite is a type of vote. 

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

Based on guessing or on opinions that have been formed without knowing all the facts

  1. Speculative

  2. Productive

  3. Curious

  4. Lethargic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option 1 is correct.

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

Having little or no rain; very dry

  1. Hot

  2. Arid

  3. Refulgent

  4. Magnificent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Arid means being without moisture; extremely dry.

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