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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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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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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cartoon
Q-4) A house where children with no parent are taken care of
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orphanage
Q-5) Reasoning method involving two statements from which a conclusion is reached
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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