Practice One word substitution - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   A woman with dark brown hair

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Explanation:

brunette

brunette (N.) : a white–skinned woman with dark brown hair

blonde (N.) : (of hair) pale gold in colour

philogynist (N.) : one who esteems women as the higher type of humanity

dotard (N.) : someone whose age has impaired (diminished in strength, quality or utility) intellect


Q-2)   A child secretly changed for another in infancy

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Explanation:

changeling

changeling (N.) : a child who is believed to have been secretly left in exchange for another

tiddler (N.) : a very small fish

tyke (N.) : a small child, one who behaves badly

nipper (N.) : a small child


Directions:

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence

Q-3)   A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics.

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Explanation:

cartoon


Q-4)   A house where children with no parent are taken care of

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Explanation:

orphanage


Q-5)   Reasoning method involving two statements from which a conclusion is reached

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Explanation:

syllogism

syllogism (N.) : reasoning from the general to the specific

rhetoric (N.) : speech/writing that is needed to influence people, but that is not completely honest/sincere

rhapsody (N.) : an epic poem adapted for recitation


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-6)   A hollow object used to contain something.

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Explanation:

receptacle


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 birds are kept

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Directions:

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence

Q-8)   A brief or short stay at a place

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Explanation:

sojourn

sojourn (N.) : a temporary stay (as a guest)

solitude (N.) : the state of being alone, especially when you find this pleasant

soiree (N.) : a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)

solstice (N.) : either of the two times of the year at which the sun reaches its highest/ lowest point in the Sky at midday, marked by the longest and shortest days


Directions:

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence

Q-9)   Strong dislike between two persons

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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-10)   Body of a human being or animal embalmed for burial

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Directions:

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence

Q-11)   Printed notice of somebody’s dearth

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Explanation:

obituary


Directions:

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

Q-12)   Substance used in surgery to produce unconsciousness.

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Explanation:

anesthetic

antiseptic = disinfectant

antidote = a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.


Directions:

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence

Q-13)   Chief of a group of workmen.

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Explanation:

foreman


Directions:

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

Q-14)   One who copies from other writers

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Explanation:

plagiarist


Directions:

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

Q-15)   A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of a drama

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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-16)   One who hates women

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Directions:

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Q-17)   Not to be moved by entreaty

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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)   A drug or other substance that produces sleep

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Explanation:

soporific


Directions:

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Q-19)   One who is not easily pleased by anything

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Explanation:

fastidious


Directions:

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

Q-20)   The quality of being politely firm and demanding

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