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One Word Substitutions - 1
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Question 1 of 20
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Renounces the world for salvation
A
Sceptic
B
Ascetic
C
Devotee
D
Antiquarian
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Ascetic: Severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence, often for religious reasons.
Question 2 of 20
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Large room with many beds
A
Bedroom
B
Dormitory
C
Hostel
D
Basement
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Dormitory: A large bedroom for many people in an institution.
Question 3 of 20
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Story of old time gods or heroes
A
Lyric
B
Epic
C
Legend
D
Romance
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Legend: Traditional story regarded as historical but not authenticated.
Question 4 of 20
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Abandons religious faith
A
Apostate
B
Prostate
C
Profane
D
Agnostic
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Apostate: One who renounces a religious or political belief.
Question 5 of 20
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Murder of a king
A
Infanticide
B
Matricide
C
Genocide
D
Regicide
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Regicide: Killing a king; Matricide is killing one\'s mother.
Question 6 of 20
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Motorcycle guards for a VIP
A
Outriders
B
Servants
C
Commandos
D
Attendants
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Outriders: Escorts or guards riding beside a vehicle.
Question 7 of 20
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Believer in the power of fate
A
Fatalist
B
Optimist
C
Pessimist
D
Parsimonious
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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A
Fatalist: Belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable.
Question 8 of 20
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Determined to exact full vengeance
A
Virulent
B
Vindictive
C
Usurer
D
Vindicator
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Vindictive: Strong desire for revenge.
Question 9 of 20
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A lady\'s umbrella
A
Parasol
B
Granary
C
Epitaph
D
Aviary
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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A
Parasol: Light umbrella for sun shade; Aviary is for birds.
Question 10 of 20
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Words starting with the same letter
A
Pun
B
Alliteration
C
Transferred epithet
D
Oxymoron
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Alliteration: Occurrence of the same letter/sound at the start of connected words.
Question 11 of 20
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Place where monks live
A
Cathedral
B
Diocese
C
Convent
D
Monastery
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Monastery: For monks; Convent is typically for nuns.
Question 12 of 20
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Indifferent to literature or art
A
Primitive
B
Illiterate
C
Philistine
D
Barbarian
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Philistine: Hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts.
Question 13 of 20
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Does not believe in God
A
Theist
B
Heretic
C
Atheist
D
Fanatic
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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C
Atheist: Lacks belief in God; Theist is the opposite (believer).
Question 14 of 20
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Building for storing threshed grain
A
Hangar
B
Dockyard
C
Store
D
Granary
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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D
Granary: Storehouse for grain; Hangar is for aircraft.
Question 15 of 20
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A person who loves everybody
A
Cosmopolitan
B
Fratricide
C
Altruistic
D
Aristocrat
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Altruistic: Selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Question 16 of 20
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Continuing fight between parties
A
Enmity
B
Feud
C
Quarrel
D
Skirmish
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Feud: A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
Question 17 of 20
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A sad song
A
Ditty
B
Knell
C
Dirge
D
Lay
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Dirge: A mournful song or piece of music; Knell is a funeral bell sound.
Question 18 of 20
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Expression of mild disapproval
A
Warning
B
Denigration
C
Impertinence
D
Reproof
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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D
Reproof: An expression of blame or disapproval.
Question 19 of 20
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Incapable of being seen through
A
Ductile
B
Opaque
C
Obsolete
D
Potable
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Opaque: Not transparent; Potable means safe to drink.
Question 20 of 20
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Hater of knowledge and learning
A
Bibliophile
B
Philologist
C
Misogynist
D
Misologist
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Misologist: A hater of knowledge; Misogynist is a hater of women.
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