One Word Substitution - English Questions and Answers

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(Q1) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

To walk aimlessly

A

Sprint

B

Crawl

C

Slither

D

Amble

(Q2) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The study of earthquakes

A

Seismology

B

Geology

C

Geography

D

Topography

(Q3) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who supervises students in an examination hall

A

Invigilator

B

Teacher

C

Examinee

D

Inspector

Solution

option A is correct

meaning of the other words 

teacher- a person who teaches

examinee- a person taking the exam

inspector- a person who checks if the official regulations are being followed.

(Q4) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace

A

Strut

B

Romp

C

Prance

D

Amble

Solution

let's try to understand the meaning of above words,

strut- walk with a stiff, errect and arrogant gait.

Romp- play roughly or energetically

prance-  of horse, move with high steps

Amble-  walk or move at a slow pace

so option D is correct

(Q5) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A glass container to keep fish

A

 Aquarium

B

 Beaker

C

 Vase

D

 Atrium

Solution

aquarium is the glass container which is used to keep fish, and hence the correct answer is option A 

beaker- a drinking container usually with a lid

vase- a container that is used to hold flowers

atrium- a large high space in the center of a building.

(Q6) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A sound that cannot be heard

A

Inaudible

B

Inedible

C

Audible

D

Indelible

Solution

option A is the right answer.

sound that can not be heard is inaudible

other words,

inedible- that which can not be eaten.

audible- that which can be heard.

indelible- that which can not be deleted.

(Q7) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

A

Destroy

B

Abolish

C

Kill

D

Stop

Solution

destroy- to damage something badly

abolish- to end something formally and according to the system officially

kill- to make somebody/something die

stop- to finish moving.

so the right answer is option B

(Q8) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Indifferent to pleasure and pain

A

Cynic

B

Lusty

C

Prudent

D

Stoic

Solution

one who is indifferent to pleasure and pain is called stoic, hence option D is the correct answer here,

other words,

cynic- a person who believes people only do things for themselves and not for helping others.

lusty- full of vigour

prudent- sensible and careful in making decisions

(Q9) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A fictional being from another world

A

Stranger

B

Foreigner

C

Native

D

Alien

Solution

option D alien is the correct answer here,

let's try to understand the meaning of other words,

stranger- a person that you do not know

foreigner- a person who belongs to country that is not our own

native- connected to a place where you were born or always lived.

(Q10) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Showing great attention to detail and correct behaviour

A

Punctilious

B

Punctual 

C

Zealous 

D

Disciplined

Solution

let's try to understand the meaning of words given in options

punctilious- showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour, 

punctual- doing something on the right time, not late

zealous- using great energy or enthusiasm

disciplined- person who obeys rules and behaves well,

hence option A punctilious is the correct answer of above.

(Q11) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

In exactly the same words as the original

A

Duplicate

B

Verbatim

C

Imitation

D

Copy

Solution

correct option is option B verbatim

that means in exactly the same words as were used originally 

other options

duplicate- exactly like something else

imitation- copying someone or something

copy is synonym of imitate,

(Q12) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A medical condition in which somebody partly or completely loses their memory

A

Amnesia

B

Asphyxia

C

Anaemia

D

Alopecia

Solution

option A Amnesia is correct

other words 

Asphyxia- a condition in which body is deprived of oxygen

Anaemia- a condition in which blood doesn't has enough red blood cells

Alopecia- Hair loss.

(Q13) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

A

Valuation

B

Introspection

C

Inspection

D

Assessment

Solution

option B introspection is the correct word for this phrase.

other options;

valuation- an estimation of worth of something

inspection- careful examination of something

assessment- the action of assessing someone or something.

(Q14) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Study of insects

A

Geology

B

Entomology

C

Ecology

D

Biology

Solution

option B entomology is correct here,

other options:

Geology- the study of earth.

ecology- the study of environment.

biology- the study of living tissues

(Q15) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Drawings or writing scribbled on walls in public places

A

Sketches

B

Posters

C

Hoardings

D

Graffiti

Solution

option D graffiti is the right answer here,

other words: 

sketches- a rough or unfinished drawing.

posters- a large printed picturr used for decoration

hoarding- a large board in a public place.

(Q16) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Sharpness and accuracy of judgment

A

Experience

B

Knowledge

C

Acumen

D

Estimation

Solution

correct one word for the above phrase is option C acumen.

now other three options:

experience- practical contact with and observation of facts.

knowledge- facts, information, skills acquired from experience or education

estimations- a roughly calculation

(Q17) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Something that is strong and lasts a long time without breaking or becoming weaker.

A

Durable

B

Pliable

C

Harsh

D

Secure

Solution

option A durable is the correct word for the given set of words.

other options:.

pliable- easily bent; flexible

harsh- unpleasantly rough.

secure- certain to remain safe and Unthreatned

(Q18) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A tank for fish or water plants

A

Aquarium

B

Aviary

C

Reservoir

D

Museum

Solution

the correct answer is option A Aquarium

other options:

aviary- a place for birds

reservoir- a large artificial or natural lake used for water supply.

museum- a building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic etc. Intrests are stored and exhibited 

(Q19) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

An image of a God used for worship

A

Temple

B

Idol

C

Icon

D

Model

Solution

an image of god used for worship is option B idol.

other options 

temple- a place for worship

icon- symbol/ figure

model- a representation of a person or thing or a proposed structure on a smaller level.

(Q20) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Drawings or writing on a wall in a public place

A

Portrait

B

Caricature

C

Collage

D

Graffiti

Solution

the correct optio  for the given set of words is option D Graffiti

meaning of other words

Portrait- a picture or painting of a person

Caricature- a funnier or more extreme picture of someone or something

collage- collection of pictures