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English – One Word Substitution – Set 38
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- The test contains 20 questions.
- Each question has 4 options, of which only one is correct.
- You have to finish the test in 10 minutes.
- You are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
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This free practice set from AndamanJobs has 20 questions to be solved in 10 minutes. Every question is listed below with four options. Open Show answer and explanation under a question to see the correct option and why it is correct. Try the timed test above first, then use this list to revise the questions you got wrong.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Diverse in character or event- A. horrendous
- B. heterogeneous
- C. assiduous
- D. homogenous
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. heterogeneous
The correct one word is heterogeneous.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A large, deep pot used both in the oven and as a serving vessel- A. cauldron
- B. skillet
- C. casserole
- D. sausepan
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Answer: C. casserole
The correct one word is casserole.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Touching along the side or boundary- A. inconspicuous
- B. harmonious
- C. unpretentious
- D. contiguous
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Answer: D. contiguous
The correct one word is contiguous.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Safe to drink- A. Edible
- B. Feasible
- C. Potable
- D. Delectable
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Answer: C. Potable
The correct one word is Potable.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A statement which cannot be contradicted- A. Irresistible
- B. Irreparable
- C. Irrefutable
- D. Irrational
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Answer: C. Irrefutable
The correct one word is Irrefutable.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Constitutional right to cast vote- A. licensed
- B. franchise
- C. duty
- D. franking
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Answer: B. franchise
The correct one word is franchise.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place for the collection of dried plants- A. museum
- B. flora
- C. herbarium
- D. aquarium
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Answer: C. herbarium
The correct one word is herbarium.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Excessive bureaucratic fuss- A. redtape
- B. fastidious
- C. officious
- D. footnotes
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Answer: A. redtape
The correct one word is redtape.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person who held a job or office before the current holder- A. Ancient
- B. Successor
- C. descendant
- D. Predecessor
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Answer: D. Predecessor
The correct one word is Predecessor.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Extreme mental or physical suffering- A. agony
- B. ecstasy
- C. rapture
- D. acute
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Answer: A. agony
The correct one word is agony.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
An exact or a very close copy (of something)- A. artificial
- B. substitute
- C. forgery
- D. replica
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Answer: D. replica
The correct one word is replica.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place where games are played for money- A. casino
- B. gymnasium
- C. university
- D. church
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Answer: A. casino
The correct one word is casino.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Travelling under a name other than one’s own- A. incredible
- B. incognito
- C. Invisible
- D. impromptu
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Answer: B. incognito
The correct one word is incognito.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To cross streets on foot carelessly- A. jaywalk
- B. catwalk
- C. stroll
- D. Wander
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Answer: A. jaywalk
The correct one word is jaywalk.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A rabbit’s dwelling- A. burrow
- B. den
- C. lair
- D. sty
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Answer: A. burrow
The correct one word is burrow.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A group of singers in a Church- A. band
- B. choir
- C. host
- D. troop
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Answer: B. choir
The correct one word is choir.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A strong and fast moving stream of water- A. rivulet
- B. creek
- C. torrent
- D. trickle
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Answer: C. torrent
The correct one word is torrent.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A group of ships sailing together- A. Vessels
- B. Cruisers
- C. Fleet
- D. Navy
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Answer: C. Fleet
The correct one word is Fleet.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Come in the way of- A. Hamper
- B. Facilitate
- C. Deprive
- D. Indulge
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Answer: A. Hamper
The correct one word is Hamper.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To laugh at something in a cruel way- A. Defy
- B. Deride
- C. Decide
- D. Deprive
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Answer: B. Deride
The correct one word is Deride.