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 : 41

Not clear

a) obscure

b) clarity

c) intensity

d) stupidity

Answer: (a)

obscure

obscure (Adj.) : not clearly understood/expressed

stupidity (N.) : a poor ability to understand

clarity (N.) : easy to understand

intensity (N.) : exceptionally great concentration, power/force

Question : 42

Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of death.

a) Surgery

b) Autopsy

c) Investigation

d) Biopsy

Answer: (b)

Question : 43 [SSC CAPFS (CPO) 2016]

A person’s peculiar habit

a) idiosyncrasy

b) idiolect

c) talent

d) trait

Answer: (a)

idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy (N.) : a person’s particular way of behaving, thinking, etc., especially when it is

unusual trait (N.) : a particular quality in your personality

idiolect (N.) : the way that a particular person uses language

talent (N.) : a natural ability to do something well

Question : 44

One who compiles a dictionary

a) cartographer

b) bibliographer

c) lapidist

d) lexicographer

Answer: (d)

lexicographer

lexicographer (N.) : a person who rites and edits dictionaries

cartographer (N.) : a person who draws/ makes maps

bibliographer (N.) : a person who studies the history of books and their production

lapidist (N.) : a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones

Question : 45

Excessively enthusiastic and unreasonably excited about, something.

a) Fanatical

b) Despotic

c) Interested

d) Spirited

Answer: (a)

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