One Word Substitution Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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

A person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasises the bad part of a situation

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    Misanthropist
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    Complainer
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    Pessimist
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    Optimist
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Answer : 3. "Pessimist"
Explanation :

A pessimist is someone who tends to see the negative side of things and expects unfavorable outcomes


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

The activity of writing dictionaries

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    Biography
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    Lexicography
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    Bibliography
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    Theology
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Answer : 2. "Lexicography"
Explanation :

Lexicography is the practice of compiling dictionaries or the scholarly discipline devoted to studying the principles and practices of dictionary making.

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

A dynamic campaign for political, social or religious change

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    Conflict
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    War
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    Mutiny
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    Crusade
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Answer : 4. "Crusade"
Explanation :

A crusade is a vigorous and organized effort to achieve a cause, often associated with political, social, or religious goals.


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

Deliberately and maliciously set something (buildings usually) on fire

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    Agrarian
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    Arson
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    Ambush
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    Apex
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Answer : 2. "Arson"

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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

The date on which an event took place in a previous year

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    anniversary
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    decade
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    century
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    millennium
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Answer : 1. "anniversary"
Explanation :

(A) anniversary - The date on which an event took place in a previous year is referred to as an "anniversary."

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Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence.
A baloon may liave the earth with a charg.

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    A balloon may leave the earth with a charge.
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    A ballon may leave the earth with a chargge.
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    A balloon may live the earth with a charrge.
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    A ballun may leave the earth with a charge.
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Answer : 1. "A balloon may leave the earth with a charge. "

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

The rich man was known all throughout the country for his noble deeds, kindness and as one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.

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    Squanderer
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    Spendthrift
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    Pacifist
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    Philanthropist
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Answer : 4. "Philanthropist"
Explanation :

Philanthropist: A person known for noble deeds, kindness, and active efforts to promote human welfare.


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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 Eternal; lasting forever or indefinitely

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    Peristyle
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    Perpetual
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    Perplex
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    Permissive
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Answer : 2. "Perpetual"
Explanation :

Perpetual: Eternal; lasting forever or indefinitely.

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