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One Word Substitution

Description: This is a test for one word substitution in english for entrance exams like MBA preparation, Bank PO exams, SSC Exams, CDS Exams and Insurance exams
Number of Questions: 25
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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: 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: 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: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

One who believes that everything is pre-destined

  1. Pessimist

  2. Fatalist

  3. Palmist

  4. Astrologer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 A pessimist is a person who always sees the dark side of a situation. A palmist is a palm-reader, and an astrologer is a person who studies stars. A fatalist accepts everything as part of destiny.

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

A dramatic performance

  1. Mask

  2. Mosque

  3. Masque

  4. Mascot


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

One who comes from a country area and is often considered to be stupid.

  1. Villager

  2. Rustic

  3. Bumpkin

  4. Philanderer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rustic is also used to refer to a villager, however, 'bumpkin' is more appropriate as it refers to a stupid villager.

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

Walk in a vain, self-important way

  1. Jog

  2. Trek

  3. Trudge

  4. Strut


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 All of the above are types of walk. Jog means to run at a slow pace, trek refers to  walking. Trudge is to walk with an effort and strut refers to a walk that shows pride.

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

A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.

  1. Booth

  2. Stall

  3. Boutique

  4. Store


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Boutique specifically deals in designing clothes and beauty products.

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

Clumsy or ill-mannered person

  1. Boor

  2. Oaf

  3. Lout

  4. Yokel


Correct Option: A

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

The normal abode of any animal or plant

  1. Environment

  2. Habitat

  3. Settlement

  4. Niche


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Plants and animals live in habitats.

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

Irrational fear of crowds

  1. Ochlophobia

  2. Claustrophobia

  3. Sitophobia

  4. Astrophobia


Correct Option: A

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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

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A person selected to judge a dispute

  1. Arbiter

  2. Mediator

  3. Negotiator

  4. Middleman


Correct Option: A

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

A seat on an elephant's back

  1. Saddle

  2. Howdah

  3. Lounge

  4. Hoof


Correct Option: B

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

Story told to illustrate a moral or spiritual truth

  1. Didactic

  2. Parable

  3. Paragon

  4. Paradigm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Didactic is the art of teaching. Paradigm and paragon refer to a model. Parable is a short story designed to teach a lesson.

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

A person who betrays a friend

  1. Traitor

  2. Cheat

  3. Hypocrite

  4. Disloyal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 A traitor is specifically someone who betrays trust.

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

A verse letter

  1. Epistle

  2. Epitaph

  3. Pantomime

  4. Lay


Correct Option: A
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