One Word Substitution Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Choose the best given alternative of the underlined word The one who is rich possesses many superfluous things. 

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    needless
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    superior
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    essential
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    expensive
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Answer : 1. "needless "

Q:

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

A thing or substance that is liable to catch fire easily

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    Inaudible
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    Inflammable
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    Incombustible
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    Extinguishable
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Answer : 2. "Inflammable"

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Very rude or coarse; vulgar.

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    gross
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    adipose
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    porcine
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    corpulent
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Answer : 1. "gross"

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

ethnic cleansing

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    a social revolution where negative aspects of a culture are removed
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    to perform mass religious conversions
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    the mass killing of members of one ethnic group
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    removal of all signs of culture from a society
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Answer : 3. "the mass killing of members of one ethnic group"

Q:

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

A pause between the acts of a play

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    Interlude
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    Interlace
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    Interlink
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    Interline
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Answer : 1. "Interlude"
Explanation :

An interlude is a pause or break between acts, making it suitable for the context of a play.


Q:

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

A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

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    Psaltery
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    Skittery
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    Cemetery
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    Battery
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Answer : 4. "Battery"

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

A book that contains information on various subjects

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    Encyclopaedia
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    Manuscript
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    Thesaurus
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    Dictionary
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Answer : 1. "Encyclopaedia"

Q:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.

A close-fitting cover for a sword

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    Shank
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    Sheath
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    Quiver
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    Dagger
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Answer : 2. "Sheath"
Explanation :

The correct answer is "Sheath". Let us explore the given options: 'Shank' is a long, narrow part of a tool connecting the handle to the operational end. 'Sheath' is a close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

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