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English – One Word Substitution – Set 41
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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:
The common people, commoner.- A. Plaque
- B. Prim
- C. Plebeian
- D. Platitude
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. Plebeian
The correct one word is Plebeian.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Act of mercy killing.- A. Immolation
- B. Asphyxiation
- C. Euthanasia
- D. Suicide
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Answer: C. Euthanasia
The correct one word is Euthanasia.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding.- A. Sceptre
- B. Thistle
- C. Pestle
- D. Stifle
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Answer: C. Pestle
The correct one word is Pestle.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Usage of an incorrect word in place of the one which is similar in pronunciation.- A. Euphemism
- B. Malapropism
- C. Blooper
- D. Error
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Answer: B. Malapropism
The correct one word is Malapropism.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To take atonement for one’s sins.- A. Renounce
- B. Remonstrate
- C. Expiate
- D. Refute
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Answer: C. Expiate
The correct one word is Expiate.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A particular method of working.- A. Knack
- B. Methodology
- C. Working method
- D. Modus operandi
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Answer: D. Modus operandi
The correct one word is Modus operandi.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Harsh criticism or censure.- A. Perfunctory
- B. Approbation
- C. Officious
- D. Opprobrium
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Answer: D. Opprobrium
The correct one word is Opprobrium.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A small valley- A. Silt
- B. Bay
- C. Pasture
- D. Dell
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Answer: D. Dell
The correct one word is Dell.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person without a home, job or property.- A. Derelict
- B. Hoary
- C. Coy
- D. Prattle
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Answer: A. Derelict
The correct one word is Derelict.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Excessive publicity.- A. Hype
- B. Maraud
- C. Uproar
- D. Advertisement
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Answer: A. Hype
The correct one word is Hype.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To take someone somewhere suddenly and quickly.- A. Whisk
- B. Rush
- C. Sever
- D. Fly
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Answer: A. Whisk
The correct one word is Whisk.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Seat on elephant’s back- A. Couch
- B. Howdah
- C. Saddle
- D. Hurtle
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Answer: B. Howdah
The correct one word is Howdah.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person who hates new things.- A. Misanthrope
- B. Misnomer
- C. Misoneist
- D. Misogynist
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Answer: C. Misoneist
The correct one word is Misoneist.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Customs and habits of a particular group.- A. Tradition
- B. Rituals
- C. Mores
- D. Customs
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Answer: C. Mores
The correct one word is Mores.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Loop of rope.- A. Rankle
- B. Repine
- C. Knot
- D. Noose
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Answer: D. Noose
The correct one word is Noose.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A branch of medical science that deals with nose and its disease.- A. Osteoarthritis
- B. Phrenology
- C. Pulmonology
- D. Rhinology
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Answer: D. Rhinology
The correct one word is Rhinology.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Platform on which criminals are executed.- A. Dais
- B. Revelry
- C. Podium
- D. Scaffold
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Answer: D. Scaffold
The correct one word is Scaffold.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Someone who is excessively concerned with his or her own health.- A. Turnstile
- B. Vandal
- C. Tempo
- D. Valetudinarian
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Answer: D. Valetudinarian
The correct one word is Valetudinarian.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To involve deeply in an argument, conflict or difficult situation.- A. Repository
- B. Requiem
- C. Embroil
- D. Clique
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Answer: C. Embroil
The correct one word is Embroil.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A strong believer.- A. Apostle
- B. Volte-face
- C. Emissary
- D. Aborigines
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Answer: A. Apostle
The correct one word is Apostle.