one word substitution Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ibps po prelims 2023

Answer: (a)

A deserter leaves a person, place, duty with no intention of returning; a deserter of religion is an 'apostate'. A fanatic may be seen as the opposite of an apostate: he passionately and violently adheres to his religion or any other belief. A turncoat is one who changes to the opposite party or faction or who reverses principles.

Answer: (d)

An oligarchy is a government run by a few persons or a dominant class. Theocracy is a system of government by priests claiming a divine commission. 'Democracy' is distinct from all these: it is power exercised directly by the people through representatives.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

An 'honorary' post or office is conferred for honour only, without the usual compensation. 'Gratis' is an adverb that means, 'without charge or payment'. 'Ex-officio' (adj.) means 'by virtue of office or official position.'

Answer: (d)

'Somniloquism' is 'talking in one's sleep'.