One Word Substitution Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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.


Q:

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

An imaginary ideal society free of poverty and suffering

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    Dreamland
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    Heaven
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    Paradise
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    Utopia
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Answer : 4. "Utopia"
Explanation :

Utopia refers to an imagined perfect and ideal society with no social or economic problems.

Q:

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."

Q:

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"

Q:

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.

The act or habit of talking in one's sleep

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    Soliloquy
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    Prologue
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    Somniloquy
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    Monologue
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Answer : 3. "Somniloquy"
Explanation :

Somniloquy refers to the phenomenon of talking while asleep.

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 A person exhibiting excessive worry about one’s health 

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    Intellectual
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    Hypochondriac
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    Megalomaniac
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    Expert
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Answer : 2. "Hypochondriac "

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
 Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

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    Superior
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    Vain
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    Otiose
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    Domineering
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Answer : 2. "Vain"
Explanation :

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

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