One Word Substitution Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To rummage about in a place or container in search of something.

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    to rake
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    to excavate
    Correct
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    to ferret
    Correct
    Wrong
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    to poke
    Correct
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Answer : 3. "to ferret"

Q:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A keeper or custodian of a museum

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    Creator
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    Developer
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    Master
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    Curator
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Answer : 4. "Curator"
Explanation :

A curator is a person responsible for the care, maintenance, and management of a museum or other collection, fitting the given context.

Q:

Choose the best given alternative of the underlined word The one who is rich possesses many superfluous things. 

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    needless
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    superior
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    essential
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    expensive
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Answer : 1. "needless "

Q:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who admires himself or herself too much, especially their appearance

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    Narcissist
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    Egoist
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    Selfish
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    Dictator
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Answer : 1. "Narcissist "
Explanation :

A narcissist is an individual characterized by excessive self-love, vanity, and a preoccupation with one's own appearance and achievements

Q:

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

Upon hearing the great achievements of the historic character, he was in a state of awed admiration and respect.

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    wonder
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    awed
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    wondering
    Correct
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    wonderment
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Answer : 4. "wonderment"
Explanation :

Wonderment conveys a sense of amazement or admiration, fitting the context of the sentence.

Q:

Choose the correct one word 'A study of the human race.'

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    Anthropology
    Correct
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    Archaeology
    Correct
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    Etymology
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    Ethnology
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Answer : 1. "Anthropology"

Q:

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A person who is absolutely necessary for someone or something

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    indelible
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    indispensable
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    ineffable
    Correct
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    infallible
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Answer : 2. "indispensable"
Explanation :

(B) indispensable - A person who is absolutely necessary for someone or something is "indispensable."

Q:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The one who loves mankind

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    Pessimist
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    Misogynist
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    Optimist
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    Philanthropist
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Answer : 4. "Philanthropist"
Explanation :

(D) Philanthropist - The one who loves mankind is referred to as a "philanthropist."

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