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One Word Substitution

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Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

A person who is easily taken in by clever talk

  1. creditable

  2. credible

  3. credulous

  4. sceptic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Creditable is trust-worthy; credible is believable; sceptic is not easily trusting.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

An expression used to convey praise

  1. rebuke

  2. euphoria

  3. cliche

  4. compliment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compliment is a praise; complement is supplementation for completion.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

To show a friendly gesture to calm someone down

  1. Peace

  2. Placate

  3. Treaty

  4. Pact


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Placate' to stop from being angry; appease; pacify; mollify.

 

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

A device for reproducing sound

  1. Audiophone

  2. Phonogram

  3. Phonometer

  4. Actinometer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Phon' (sound) + gram (write)

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

A person who does not honour the sentiments of others

  1. Callous

  2. Industrious

  3. Vulturous

  4. Doleful


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Industrious' is hard-working; 'vulturous' is greedy and 'doleful' is sad.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

Two writers writing in the same age

  1. Pedants

  2. Contemporaries

  3. Conspirators

  4. Co-authors


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Con (together) + 'tempor' (time), i.e. belonging to the same time or age

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

The platform from where a priest delivers his lecture

  1. Aisle

  2. Altar

  3. Pulpit

  4. Diocese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Altar' is the platform for offering prayers, 'pulpit' is the lectern or the platform for delivering sermons.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

An ivory like substance that is the major part of teeth

  1. Cavity

  2. Tartar

  3. Dentin

  4. Plaque


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All others are tooth problems, not parts of a tooth.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

A person who has characteristics like a woman

  1. Eunuch

  2. Effeminate

  3. Feminist

  4. Frail


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Fem' means woman. But 'feminist' is a person who champions women's cause, whereas 'effeminate' is woman-like.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

A person who remains unaffected by the ups and downs of life

  1. sadist

  2. disinterested

  3. stoic

  4. saint


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Stoic' is a person who does not show emotions/sentiments.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A congregation of scholars, called by a competent authority, to confer some educational recognition

  1. Conference

  2. Convocation

  3. Aggregation

  4. Collocation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Recognition is provided only in convocation.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A collection of poems, stories, etc. from different authors

  1. Philology

  2. Anthology

  3. Elegy

  4. Archaeology


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Philology pertains to linguistics. Archaeology is related to old things. Elegy is a song of mourning.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A person who has forsaken his faith, principles and party

  1. Apostate

  2. Neophyte

  3. Traitor

  4. Infidel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Infidel and traitor are unfaithful. But a person who has forsaken his faith is apostate.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

An instrument for measuring the force or variation of wind

  1. Actinometer

  2. Anemometer

  3. Manometer

  4. Lactometer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Anemo' is adaptation from 'pneuma' or wind/air.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A person who is friendly and likable

  1. Amicable

  2. Generous

  3. Amorous

  4. Amiable


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amicable is a situation, not person. Amorous is more of a flirt.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

A child born after the death of his father

  1. Intestate

  2. Stillborn

  3. Brat

  4. Posthumous


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Post' means after + 'humous' means burial on death. 'Intestate' is a person who dies without leaving a will. 

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

A learned person

  1. doctor

  2. lexicographer

  3. sage

  4. pedant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Sage means: a very wise person; esp., an elderly man, widely respected for his wisdom, experience, and judgment

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

The branch of medicine dealing with treatment of children's diseases

  1. paediatrics

  2. geriatrics

  3. physiology

  4. orthopaedics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Geriatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with treatment of diseases of the elderly; orthopaedics of bones. 

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

An animal that can live both on land and in water

  1. Ambivalent

  2. Amphibian

  3. Ambidextrous

  4. Avian


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ambivalent is a vacillating person of uncertain opnion; ambidexterous enjoys multiple skills; and avian is flying.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

One who is fond of the company of other humans

  1. Gregarious

  2. Introvert

  3. Ascetic

  4. Altruist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Gregarious' means one who is fond of company or sociable.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

A rabble rouser

  1. cardiograph

  2. pedagogue

  3. demagogue

  4. charlatan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Demagogue' is a person who stirs up the passions of the masses; 'pedagogue' is a false teacher; 'charlatan' is a quack; cardiograph is an instrument.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

A person who exaggerates a lot

  1. Timorous

  2. Doubtful

  3. Braggart

  4. Gullible


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Brag' means to boast.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

The branch of biology that deals with animal life

  1. embryology

  2. microbiology

  3. zoology

  4. mycology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zoo means animal

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following.

Running away with a lover

  1. Elopement

  2. Kidnap

  3. Abduction

  4. Marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elopement is an act or instance of running off secretly. It can be in order to be married.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

An instrument for measuring heights

  1. Altimeter

  2. Sonograph

  3. Lithoscope

  4. Lactometer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Alt' is height, as in altitude, exalt etc.

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