One Word Substitution (Difficult)

Description: One Word Substitution (Difficult)
Number of Questions: 14
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Directions: Select the word that replaces the given expression.

The place where public, government or historical records are kept

  1. Coffer

  2. Pantry

  3. Scullery

  4. Archives


Correct Option: D

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

One who is determined to take revenge for wrong done to him

  1. Vindicator

  2. Usurer

  3. Vindictive

  4. Virulent


Correct Option: C

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

Person who claims to have great love for and understanding of what is beautiful in nature, art, etc.

  1. Critic

  2. Aesthete

  3. Connoisseur

  4. Artist


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Option (2) is correct.

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

An expression of mild disapproval

  1. Reproof

  2. Impertinence

  3. Warning

  4. Denigration


Correct Option: A

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

A person who lives a wandering life

  1. Resident

  2. Denizen

  3. Vagabond

  4. Tenant


Correct Option: C

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

A cure for all diseases

  1. Amputate

  2. Culex

  3. Immune

  4. Panacea


Correct Option: D

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

To disinfect by smoke

  1. Pathology

  2. Fumigate

  3. Amputate

  4. Debacle


Correct Option: B

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

Liquid waste that flows out from a factory

  1. Effluent

  2. Affluent

  3. Effluvium

  4. Sterilize


Correct Option: A

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

The dead body of an animal, especially one slaughtered for food

  1. Carcass

  2. Morgue

  3. Crypt

  4. Residue


Correct Option: A

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

A notice of someone's death in a newspaper

  1. Morgue

  2. Obituary

  3. Bier

  4. Casket


Correct Option: B

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

Killed by an electric current

  1. Requiem

  2. Electrocuted

  3. Legacy

  4. Parathion


Correct Option: B

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

A person who has no money to pay his debts

  1. Debtor

  2. Pauper

  3. Beggar

  4. Insolvent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Debtor is a person /company who owes another or others something. Pauper and beggar mean a person who lives on /or begs for charity. Insolvent is a person who is unable to pay his debt as he hss no money.

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

A person very hard to please

  1. Obstinate

  2. Unconquerable

  3. Fastidious

  4. Invincible


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person who is fastidious is very much concerned about details, therefore a person who is fastidious is hard to please.

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

One desirous of getting money

  1. Avaricious

  2. Voracious

  3. Garrulous

  4. Greedy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It means a person who is greedy for wealth or riches.

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