One Word Substitutes
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.
- A speech delivered without any preparation
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extempore
Correct Option: C
extempore
- A drug or other substance that induces sleep
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sedative sedative (N.) : a drug that makes somebody go to sleep/makes him feel calm and relaxed reviver (N.) : one that revives (brings back) stimulant (N.) : a drug/substance that makes you feel more awake and gives you more energy energic (Adj.) : full of energy
Correct Option: D
sedative sedative (N.) : a drug that makes somebody go to sleep/makes him feel calm and relaxed reviver (N.) : one that revives (brings back) stimulant (N.) : a drug/substance that makes you feel more awake and gives you more energy energic (Adj.) : full of energy
- Animals which suckle their young
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mammals
Correct Option: B
mammals
- A doctor who specializes in diseases of the nose
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rhinologist rhinologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the nose otologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the ear pathologist (N.) : a physician who practises, evaluates, or supervises diagnostic tests podiatrist (N.) : a person whose job is the care and treatment of people’s feet
Correct Option: A
rhinologist rhinologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the nose otologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the ear pathologist (N.) : a physician who practises, evaluates, or supervises diagnostic tests podiatrist (N.) : a person whose job is the care and treatment of people’s feet
- A man who knows a lot about things like food, music and art
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connoisseur connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality/skill in art, food/music optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good things to happen/things to be successful hostage (N.) : a person who is captured and held prisoner by a person/group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking
Correct Option: D
connoisseur connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality/skill in art, food/music optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good things to happen/things to be successful hostage (N.) : a person who is captured and held prisoner by a person/group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking
