Practice One word substitution - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) A movement of part of the body to express an idea or feeling
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gesture
gesture (N.) : a movement made with your hands, head, face to show a specific meaning/feeling/ idea
jibe (N.) : an unkind remark about somebody
pose (V.) : to create a problem, to ask a question to sit/stand in a particular position
mimicry (N.) : the action/skill of being able to copy the voice, movements of others
Q-2) An uneducated person
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illiterate
Q-3) That which is unlawful
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illicit
Q-4) A person who looks at the bright side of things
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optimist
optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good thing to happen
cynic (N.) : a person who believes that people only do things to help themselves, rather than for good or sincere reasons
pessimist (N.) : a person who always expects bad things to happen
sycophant (N.) : a person who praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get something from them
Q-5) A large number of fish swimming together.
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shoal
shoal (N.) : a large number of fish swimming together as a group
troupe (N.) : a group of actors, singers, etc. who work together
litter (N.) : a number of baby animals that one mother gives birth to at the same time — puppies
swarm (N.) : a large graup of insects (bees)
Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Q-6) The practice of having more than one husband
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Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-7) A place where Jews worship according to their religion
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Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Q-8) A funeral poem
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Directions:
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence
Q-9) The process by which a person or an organization reduces the, amount of money it spends.
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Directions:
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence
Q-10) To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to a new destination,or demand something.
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Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Q-11) Words of similar meaning
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Directions:
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence
Q-12) Fear of water
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Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Q-13) A statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words
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tautology
tautology (N.) : a statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words
temerity (N.) : extremely confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude
tarragon (N.) : a plant with leaves that have a strong taste are used in cooking
Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-14) Reproducing or memorizing word for word
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Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-15) Thing that can be felt or touched
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palpable
Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-16) One who hates people.
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misanthrope
misanthrope (N.) : one who dislikes people in general
misandrist (N.) : one who hates/ mistrusts men
misologist (N.) : one who hates reason, argument, or enlightenment
misogynist (N.) : one who dislikes women in particular
Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Q-17) Able to use the left hand and right hand equally well
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Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-18) Atonement for one's sins
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Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-19) That which cannot be easily read
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Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-20) An emolument over and above fixed income or salary
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