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.

  1. Pertaining to sheep









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    ovine ovine (N.) : connected with sheep canine (N.) : connected with dogs bovine (N.) : connected with cows feline (N.) : connected with cats

    Correct Option: C

    ovine ovine (N.) : connected with sheep canine (N.) : connected with dogs bovine (N.) : connected with cows feline (N.) : connected with cats


  1. To remove an objectionable part from a book.









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    expurgate expurgate (V.) : to remove/leave out parts of a piece of writing/ or a conversation, while printing/ reporting it, because you think those parts could offend people exterminate (V.) : to kill all the members of a group of people/ animals extirpate (V.) :to destroy/get rid of something that is bad/not wanted

    Correct Option: B

    expurgate expurgate (V.) : to remove/leave out parts of a piece of writing/ or a conversation, while printing/ reporting it, because you think those parts could offend people exterminate (V.) : to kill all the members of a group of people/ animals extirpate (V.) :to destroy/get rid of something that is bad/not wanted



  1. A part of a word that can be pronounced separately









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    syllable syllable (N.) : any of the units into which a word is divided, containing a vowel sound and usually one/more consonants particle (N.) : an Adv./ a Prep. that can combine with a V. to make a Phr. V. In, looked up, up is the Particle sibilant (Adj.) : making a ‘s’ or ‘z’ sound as in – sip , zip

    Correct Option: C

    syllable syllable (N.) : any of the units into which a word is divided, containing a vowel sound and usually one/more consonants particle (N.) : an Adv./ a Prep. that can combine with a V. to make a Phr. V. In, looked up, up is the Particle sibilant (Adj.) : making a ‘s’ or ‘z’ sound as in – sip , zip


  1. Relating to kinship with the father









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    partilineal patrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between father and child that continues in a family with each generation matrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between mother and child that continues in a family with each generation familial (Adj.) : related to or typical of a family

    Correct Option: A

    partilineal patrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between father and child that continues in a family with each generation matrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between mother and child that continues in a family with each generation familial (Adj.) : related to or typical of a family



  1. A special fondness or liking for









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    penchant penchant (N.) : a special liking for something ; fondness propensity (N.) : a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour ; inclination preoccupation (N.) : a state of thinking about something continuously

    Correct Option: C

    penchant penchant (N.) : a special liking for something ; fondness propensity (N.) : a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour ; inclination preoccupation (N.) : a state of thinking about something continuously