One Word Substitution Set 2
One Word Substitutions are a very important part of vocabulary section. In one word substitution questions you are required to replace a phrase with one word. That one word complies with the meaning of that sentence.
Directions (Q.1-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for given words/sentence.
Q1. The study of maps
(a) Cartography
(b) Geography
(c) Geology
(d) Atlas
Q2. Wild and noisy disorder
(a) Agitation
(b) Revolution
(c) Pandemonium
(d) Stir
Q3. The first public speech delivered by a person
(a) Maiden speech
(b) Inaugural speech
(c) Trial speech
(d) Marathon speech
Q4. One who does not follow the usual rules of social life
(a) Bohemian
(b) Artisan
(c) Partisan
(d) Physician
Q5. Placing a thing beside another
(a) Impose
(b) Repose
(c) Juxtapose
(d) Expose
Q6. Expert in the scientific study of birds.
(a) Dermatologist
(b) Zoologist
(c) Ornithologist
(d) Astronaut
Q7. A place where birds are kept
(a) Aquarium
(b) Den
(c) Aviary
(d) Sanctuary
Q8. A four-footed animal
(a) Tetraped
(b) Quadruped
(c) Polyped
(d) Double-paired
Q9.. A remedy for all diseases
(a) Amnesia
(b) Panacea
(c) Intelligentsia
(d) Parasol
Q10. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks
(a) Megalomania
(b) Dipsomania
(c) Kleptomania
(d) Pyromania
ANSWERS:
1 – Ans- a (cartography-the science or practice of drawing maps.)
2 – Ans- c (pandemonium-wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.)
3 – Ans- a (Maiden speech – the first formal speech made by a British Member of Parliament in the House of Commons or by a member of the House of Lords)
4 – Ans- a (Bohemian- a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts)
5 – Ans- c (Juxtapose place or deal with close together for contrasting effect. -)
6 – Ans- c (An ornithologist is a type of zoologist who focuses on birds. If you want to know anything about our fine feathered friends, consult an ornithologist.)
7 – Ans- c (Aviary -a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in.)
8 – Ans- b (quadruped-an animal which has four feet, especially an ungulate mammal.)
9 – Ans- b (Panacea -a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.)
10 – Ans- b (Dipsomania -alcoholism, specifically in a form characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol.)
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