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One - Word Substitution

Description: One-Word Substitution
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Choose the word/phrase which replaces the given expression.

A man who is always prepared to find fault in others

  1. go-between

  2. frustrated

  3. avaricious

  4. censorious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct.

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

A person who has an obsessive wish to steal

  1. Kleptomaniac

  2. Bibliomaniac

  3. Theomaniac

  4. Dipsomaniac


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct.

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

One who does not accept the established church

  1. dissenter

  2. revolutionary

  3. atheist

  4. fanatic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A person who dissents or is a non-conformist does not accept the established church.

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

Animal that live in flocks

  1. parasite

  2. sensitive

  3. gregarious

  4. migratory


Correct Option: C

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

One who has blind faith in religion

  1. traditional

  2. conservative

  3. credulous

  4. fanatic


Correct Option: D

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

Medicine that kills germs

  1. pesticide

  2. infanticide

  3. germicide

  4. fratricide


Correct Option: C

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

Collector of coins and medals

  1. numismatist

  2. philatelist

  3. palmist

  4. archaeologist


Correct Option: A

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

One who sets fire to buildings

  1. chemist

  2. botanist

  3. vandal

  4. arsonist


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is correct.

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

One who keeps your hands in good shape

  1. pedicure

  2. manicurist

  3. beautician

  4. pacifist


Correct Option: B

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

A painful boil or pimple

  1. sepsis

  2. wound

  3. carbuncle

  4. malignant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sepsis is the presence in tissues of harmful bacteria. Wound is an injury. Malignant is very harmful. Carbuncle is multiple boil in the skin. Thus option 3 is the answer.

Directions: Choose the best option from the following that replaces the given phrase.

Feeding on grass, cereals, etc.

  1. Herbivorous

  2. Graminivorous

  3. Carnivorous

  4. Omnivorous


Correct Option: B

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

A funeral bell

  1. call

  2. knell

  3. summon

  4. replica


Correct Option: B

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

A professional rider in horse races

  1. Coach

  2. Horse-courser

  3. Jockey

  4. Rider


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correct.

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

A Christmas hymn

  1. carol

  2. calyso

  3. anthem

  4. prayer


Correct Option: A

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

One who cuts precious stones

  1. oculist

  2. lapidist

  3. architect

  4. cartographer


Correct Option: B

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

Incapable of being burnt

  1. incombustible

  2. inflammable

  3. indelible

  4. incorrigible


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct.

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

A person suffering from nervous breakdown

  1. cynic

  2. lunatic

  3. neurotic

  4. abnormal


Correct Option: B

Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:

To dig out a dead body from the earth

  1. Inhume

  2. Bury

  3. Exhume

  4. Mingle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correct.

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

A job without salary

  1. honorary

  2. voluntary

  3. novice

  4. apprentice


Correct Option: B

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

A government which honours all religions

  1. theocratic

  2. insecular

  3. secular

  4. democratic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correct.

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

A bunch of flowers

  1. Bouquet

  2. Flock

  3. Garland

  4. Wreath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garland and wreaths are flowers as part of an arrangement, not a collection of flowers (That is if there are any flowers at all).

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

A student who is absent from the class without permission

  1. escapist

  2. impostor

  3. truant

  4. vandal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correct.

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

One who is subject to death

  1. immortal

  2. mortal

  3. martyr

  4. patriot


Correct Option: B

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

One who speaks for another

  1. actor

  2. impersonator

  3. spokesman

  4. pretender


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the best option from the following that replaces the given phrase.

Incapable of being elected

  1. Ineligible

  2. Illegible

  3. Eligible

  4. Irrelevant


Correct Option: A
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