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English – One Word Substitution – Set 48
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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.
- There is no negative marking for questions you do not attempt.
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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:
One who studies God and religion- A. theist
- B. atheist
- C. theorist
- D. theologian
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. theologian
The correct one word is theologian.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Someone taken a prisoner to fulfil demands- A. hostage
- B. host
- C. dealer
- D. guest
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. hostage
The correct one word is hostage.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Be more successful than someone- A. beat
- B. outdo
- C. win
- D. succeed
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. outdo
The correct one word is outdo.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Something done because one wants to, not by force- A. voluntary
- B. threatened
- C. subjected
- D. coerced
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. voluntary
The correct one word is voluntary.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who changes sides- A. novice
- B. amateur
- C. turncoat
- D. invader
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Answer: C. turncoat
The correct one word is turncoat.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person with the same name as Another- A. alias
- B. namesake
- C. ancestor
- D. imposter
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Answer: B. namesake
The correct one word is namesake.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Study of environment- A. cosmology
- B. pathology
- C. ecology
- D. radiology
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. ecology
The correct one word is ecology.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person who is unduly anxious about his/her health- A. egalitarian
- B. disciplinarian
- C. antiquarian
- 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:
A person who is trained for travelling into space- A. astronaut
- B. physicist
- C. scientist
- D. pilot
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. astronaut
The correct one word is astronaut.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
The dates when days and nights are of equal length- A. eclipse
- B. solstice
- C. equinox
- D. stellar
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Answer: C. equinox
The correct one word is equinox.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Harsh or discordant sound- A. harmony
- B. symphony
- C. cacophony
- D. monotony
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Answer: C. cacophony
The correct one word is cacophony.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Arrangement of events according to the dates of occurrence- A. theology
- B. analogy
- C. trilogy
- D. chronology
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Answer: D. chronology
The correct one word is chronology.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person of evil reputation- A. notorious
- B. icon
- C. famous
- D. renowned
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. notorious
The correct one word is notorious.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person who believes everything easily- A. credulous
- B. reliable
- C. plausible
- D. creditor
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Answer: A. credulous
The correct one word is credulous.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A deceased holy person’s remains or belongings kept for reverence- A. memento
- B. relic
- C. trophy
- D. souvenir
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Answer: B. relic
The correct one word is relic.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To go around an area to keep a watch- A. campaign
- B. explore
- C. patrol
- D. cruise
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Answer: C. patrol
The correct one word is patrol.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Holding an office without receiving a pay- A. honorary
- B. charity
- C. freelance
- D. startup
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Answer: A. honorary
The correct one word is honorary.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A nature reserve for birds or animals.- A. retreat
- B. sanctuary
- C. asylum
- D. oasis
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Answer: B. sanctuary
The correct one word is sanctuary.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region- A. jargon
- B. slang
- C. lingo
- D. dialect
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Answer: D. dialect
The correct one word is dialect.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Government run by a small group of people- A. plutocracy
- B. monarchy
- C. oligarchy
- D. aristocracy
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. oligarchy
The correct one word is oligarchy.