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English – One Word Substitution – Set 7
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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 lends money at high rate of interest- A. uxorious
- B. Solvent
- C. shylock
- D. usurer
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. usurer
The correct one word is usurer.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who cuts precious stones- A. drover
- B. lapidist
- C. oculist
- D. Philatelist
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. lapidist
The correct one word is lapidist.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Government by the Gods- A. theocracy
- B. pantisocracy
- C. thearchy
- D. Plutocracy
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. thearchy
The correct one word is thearchy.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person not sure of the existence of God- A. cynic
- B. Theist
- C. agnostic
- D. atheist
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. agnostic
The correct one word is agnostic.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who compiles dictionary- A. editor
- B. Calligrapher
- C. compiler
- D. lexicographer
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. lexicographer
The correct one word is lexicographer.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Which can be easily believed- A. Credulous
- B. creditable
- C. trustworthy
- D. credible
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Answer: D. credible
The correct one word is credible.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Woman trained to help other women in child birth- A. nurse
- B. Virgin
- C. midwife
- D. matron
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Answer: C. midwife
The correct one word is midwife.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person with full discretionary powers to act on behalf of a country- A. emissary
- B. envoy
- C. Ambassador
- D. plenipotentiary
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. plenipotentiary
The correct one word is plenipotentiary.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Design made by putting together coloured pieces of glass or stones- A. tracery
- B. Oleograph
- C. mosaic
- D. relief
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Answer: C. mosaic
The correct one word is mosaic.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To deprive a thing of its holy character- A. blasphemy
- B. desecrate
- C. Sacrilege
- D. consecrate
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Answer: B. desecrate
The correct one word is desecrate.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A man with prejudiced views against religion- A. fanatic
- B. bigot
- C. profane
- D. Orthodox
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Answer: B. bigot
The correct one word is bigot.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
The school or college in which one has been educated- A. Matinee
- B. calvin
- C. alumni
- D. Alma mater
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Answer: D. Alma mater
The correct one word is Alma mater.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who deserts his religion- A. fanatic
- B. Deserter
- C. apostate
- D. turn-coat
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. apostate
The correct one word is apostate.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Medicine which lessens pain- A. Panacea
- B. Balm
- C. Antibiotic
- D. Anodyne
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Answer: D. Anodyne
The correct one word is Anodyne.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A woman whose husband is died- A. spinster
- B. wedlock
- C. widow
- D. Virgin
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Answer: C. widow
The correct one word is widow.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To take one to task- A. rebuke
- B. Disgrace
- C. handle
- D. entreat
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Answer: A. rebuke
The correct one word is rebuke.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who uses fear as a weapon of power.- A. extremist
- B. anarchist
- C. militant
- D. Terrorist
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Answer: D. Terrorist
The correct one word is Terrorist.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A small piece of wood- A. scrap
- B. Splinter
- C. crumb
- D. chip
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Answer: D. chip
The correct one word is chip.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Mania for setting fires- A. kleptomania
- B. Pyromania
- C. logomania
- D. nymphomania
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Answer: B. Pyromania
The correct one word is Pyromania.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A pioneer of a reform movement- A. apostle
- B. apothecary
- C. Renegade
- D. apotheosis
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. apostle
The correct one word is apostle.