One Word Substitution - 1

Description: One Word Substitution (Easy)
Number of Questions: 15
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Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

A name adopted by an author in his writings

  1. Title

  2. Nomenclature

  3. Nickname

  4. Pesudonym


Correct Option: D

Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

A list of explanation of words, especially unusual ones at the end of a book

  1. Appendix

  2. Index

  3. Glossary

  4. Bibliography


Correct Option: C

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

One who is neither intelligent nor dull

  1. Tolerable

  2. Commoner

  3. Mediocre

  4. Diligent


Correct Option: C

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

A thing liable to be easily broken

  1. Breakable

  2. Ductile

  3. Brittle

  4. Delicate


Correct Option: C

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

Lack of enough blood

  1. Amnesia

  2. Insomnia

  3. Anaemia

  4. Allergy


Correct Option: C

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

Murder of a new born child

  1. Homicide

  2. Regicide

  3. Fratricide

  4. Infanticide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Homicide means 'the murder of a human being', fratricide means 'the murder of one's brother', regicide is the murder of a king. Infanticide is the murder of a baby.

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

Place which provides both boarding and lodging

  1. Cafe

  2. Inn

  3. Restaurant

  4. Canteen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cafe, restaurant and canteen do not provide lodging and boarding. 

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

One who can use either of his hands with ease

  1. Amateur

  2. Expert

  3. Ambidextrous

  4. Gluttonous


Correct Option: C

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

A person who readily believes others

  1. Credible

  2. Credulous

  3. Sensible

  4. Sensitive


Correct Option: B

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

Forcing out (blood, etc.) from its vessel

  1. Extrapolate

  2. Extravasate

  3. Exuberate

  4. Extricate


Correct Option: B

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

A small house with all the rooms on ground floor

  1. Bungalow

  2. Cottage

  3. Flat

  4. Castle


Correct Option: B

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

A government run by a dictator

  1. Democracy

  2. Autocracy

  3. Anarchy

  4. Aristocracy


Correct Option: B

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

A post without remuneration

  1. Voluntary

  2. Sinecure

  3. Honorary

  4. Gratuitous


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Honorary is a position held as an honor only, without service or pay. Hence, correct choice.Voluntary means by one's own will. Sinecure is a position giving income but requiring little work. Gratuitous is complimentary...received free.

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

One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks

  1. Puritan

  2. Samaritan

  3. Pedant

  4. Teetotaller


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose one word substitution for the following:

List of things to be dealt with at a meeting

  1. Schedule

  2. Agenda

  3. Proceeding

  4. Docket


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agenda is a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. "The question of export items had been removed from the agenda."

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