one word substitution Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Directions:

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

Question : 26

Head of monks in an abbey

a) dean

b) abbot

c) deacon

d) padre

Answer: (b)

abbot

abbot (N.) : the superior of a monastery

padre (N.) : father (priest in churches)

dean (N.) : an administrator in charge of a division of a university/college

deacon (N.) : a cleric ranking just below a priest in churches

Question : 27

The quality of being politely firm and demanding

a) Aggressive

b) Lordly

c) Bossy

d) Assertive

Answer: (d)

Question : 28

One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure

a) Philosopher

b) Fatalist

c) Stoic

d) Eccentric

Answer: (c)

stoic

stoic (N.) : someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions

eccentric (N.) : a person with an unusual/odd personality

philosopher (N.) : a wise person who is calm and rational

fatalist (N.) : anyone who submits to the belief that they are powerless to change their destiny

Question : 29 [SSC CAPFS (CPO) 2016]

Act of making things like new again.

a) renovate

b) motivate

c) activate

d) innovate

Answer: (a)

renovate

Question : 30

A person who loves wealth and spends as little money as possible

a) Scrimp

b) Miser

c) Money-grabber

d) Curmudgeon

Answer: (b)

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