One Word Substitution Set 6
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.1-15): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for given words/sentence.
Q1. One who is honourably discharged from service
(a) retired
(b) emeritus
(c) official
(d) amateur
Q2. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
(a) boutique
(b) shop
(c) garments
(d) artillery
Q3. One who looks at the dark side of things.
(a) optimist
(b) pessimist
(c) bleak
(d) anarchist
Q4. One who loves and collects postage stamps.
(a) bibliophilist
(b) patriot
(c) philatelist
(d) pessimist
Q5. One who has great love for his country.
(a) patriot
(b) martyr
(c) politician
(d) soldier
Q6. One who makes a special study of animals or plants.
(a) scientist
(b) naturalist
(c) cosmopolitan
(d) specialist
Q7. One who takes an active part in politics.
(a) activist
(b) politician
(c) minister
(d) supporter
Q8. One who studies insect life.
(a) naturalist
(b) entomologist
(c) cardiologist
(d) activist
Q9. One who is divorced.
(a) divorcee
(b) widow
(c) widower
(d) prudent
Q10. Person who is skilled in horsemanship.
(a) cavalier
(b) counsellor
(c) founder
(d) architect
Q11. Person who maliciously sets fires to buildings or other property.
(a) incendiary
(b) hypocrite
(c) protector
(d) saviour
Q12. One who is in charge of a museum or art gallery.
(a) cynic
(b) pauper
(c) curator
(d) chauvinist
Q13. Place where bees are kept.
(a) hive
(b) apiary
(c) graveyard
(d) cemetery
Q14. Place where birds are kept.
(a) apiary
(b) aviary
(c) depository
(d) venue
Q15. Pertaining to a period prior to recorded history.
(a) prehistoric
(b) historical
(c) historic
(d) histrionic
Solutions
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. emeritus-(of the former holder of an office, especially a university professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honour.
S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. boutique-a small shop selling fashionable clothes or accessories.
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. pessimist-someone who feels that bad things are more likely to happen than good things
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. philatelist- a philatelist is literally a person who “loves stamps
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. A patriot is someone who feels a strong support for their country.
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