One Word Substitution Questions

One Word Substitution
Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

(A) Desolate

(B) Suspicious

(C) Ominous

(D) Bleak


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Ominous: Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen.


Q :  

One who does not care for literature or art.

(A) barbarian

(B) philistine

(C) Illiterate

(D) primitives


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Philistine: One who does not care for literature or art.



Q :  

Economic structure is organized and controlled by capitalists.

(A) capitalism

(B) economical

(C) communism

(D) socialism


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Capitalism: Economic structure organized and controlled by capitalists.



Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 A piece of a living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically

(A) Gratis

(B) Gourmet

(C) Gracious

(D) Graft


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Graft: A piece of living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.
Adjust or make right; correct, amend

(A) Recruit

(B) Recreate

(C) Recourse

(D) Rectify


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Rectify: To adjust, make right, correct, or amend.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

(A) Superior

(B) Vain

(C) Otiose

(D) Domineering


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Vain describes someone who is excessively proud or concerned about their own appearance, abilities, or achievements.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The date when both, day and night are of approximately equal length

(A) Equilibrium

(B) Equine

(C) Equator

(D) Equinox


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

An equinox occurs twice a year when the day and night are of nearly equal length, marking the transition between seasons.


Q :  

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who has the ability to do many different things

(A) Versatile

(B) Adaptable

(C) Expert

(D) Specialist


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Versatile describes someone who is capable of adapting and performing various tasks or roles.


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

Q :  

One who supervises students in an examination hall

(A) Invigilator

(B) Inspector

(C) Examinee

(D) Teacher


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

An invigilator is a person who oversees and ensures the proper conduct of an examination.


Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Q :  

The Chairman of our company takes care of the rank and file in the company

(A) Ordinary people

(B) Documents and files

(C) Only the top rank people

(D) Officers


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The phrase "rank and file" refers to the ordinary members of an organization, excluding the leaders.


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