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One Word Substitutions Questions with Solutions

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One word substitution questions give a phrase or description and ask for the single word that means the same thing. For example, "a person who cannot read or write" is an "illiterate", and "a speech made without preparation" is "extempore". These questions test vocabulary directly. Words are often grouped by theme: people and their professions or habits (philanthropist, misogynist), fear of things (phobias such as claustrophobia), killing (homicide, regicide), government (democracy, autocracy, oligarchy) and study of subjects (ornithology, entomology). Learning words in these groups, along with common roots such as "-logy" (study of), "-cide" (killing) and "-cracy" (rule), makes them far easier to remember and lets you work out unfamiliar words in the exam. Practise the one word substitution questions below. Each answer includes the word's meaning and root.

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  1. Q1.

    Select the incorrectly matched option.

    A. Atheist - a person who does not believe in the existence of GodB. Bureaucracy - Government of officialsC. Perennial - a person who easily believes othersD. Anthropology - the science which deals with the study of mankind
    mediumAsked in MAH MCA CET 2024View solution ›
  2. Q2.

    Select the incorrectly matched option.

    A. Anthology - a collection of poemsB. Apiary - a place where bees are keptC. Pedestrian - One who walks on footD. Burrow - where birds are kept
    easyAsked in MAH MCA CET 2024View solution ›
  3. Q3.

    Select the incorrectly matched option.

    A. Motion - the change with time of the position or moving from one place to another.B. Friction - A force that opposes the motion of an object over another object.C. Acceleration - The rate of decrease in speed.D. Inertia - The tendency of a body to preserve its state.
    mediumAsked in MAH MCA CET 2024View solution ›
  4. Q4.

    Choose the incorrect statement.

    A. A hater of marriage is a misogamistB. Violation of sacred things is sacrilegeC. To prevaricate means to make evasive or misleading statementsD. A torpid person is generally hyperactive
    mediumAsked in NIMCET 2010View solution ›
  5. Q5.

    Choose the one word for: One who cannot be corrected or reformed

    A. IncorrigibleB. IncurableC. InvincibleD. Indelible
    easyView solution ›
  6. Q6.

    A person who is skilled in many different areas is called...

    A. PolymathB. MonolithC. PolyglotD. Omnipotent
    easyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution ›
  7. Q7.

    Give one suitable word for: A person who cannot read or write.

    A. IlliterateB. LiterateC. ScholarD. Brilliant
    easyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution ›
  8. Q8.

    Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. A person who studies human societies and cultures is called a/an: ______

    A. ArchaeologistB. AnthropologistC. SociologistD. Historian
    easyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 1 April Shift 2 2026View solution ›
  9. Q9.

    The process of settling a legal dispute without going to court:

    A. LitigationB. CounsellingC. ArbitrationD. Collective - Bargaining
    easyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2 April Shift-2 2026View solution ›
  10. Q10.

    Choose the word that accurately signifies a student who avoids attending classes

    A. DiligentB. CallousC. MoroseD. Truant
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2020View solution ›
  11. Q11.

    Name the letter that is sent along with the CV (Curriculum Vitae).

    A. Formal letterB. Covering letterC. Introductory letterD. Business letter
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2020View solution ›
  12. Q12.

    What can you call a person who leads an unconventional style of living?

    A. AltruistB. AgnosticC. BohemianD. Cynic
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2022View solution ›
  13. Q13.

    Choose the one which can be substituted for the phrase. “A person who insists on something”

    A. DisciplinarianB. SticklerC. InstantaneousD. Boaster
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2014View solution ›
  14. Q14.

    The phrase “Ready to believe” means

    A. CredulousB. CreditableC. CredibleD. Incredible
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2017View solution ›
  15. Q15.

    Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the given sentence: A person who travels to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

    A. HermitB. PilgrimC. SaintD. Mendicant
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2017View solution ›
  16. Q16.

    Choose the one word for: Extreme old age when a man behaves like a child.

    A. ImbecilityB. SenilityC. DotageD. Superannuation
    mediumAsked in NIMCET 2019View solution ›
  17. Q17.

    Identify the word that means 'to continue trying to achieve something in difficult circumstances despite setbacks'.

    A. PersuadeB. PersevereC. PicturesqueD. Perspective
    easyAsked in NIMCET 2019View solution ›