One Word Substitutes


Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

  1. Estimation of a thing’s worth









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    appraisal (N.) : a judgement of the value, performance/nature of somebody/something
    pay (N.) : salary ; wages

    Correct Option: C

    appraisal (N.) : a judgement of the value, performance/nature of somebody/something
    pay (N.) : salary ; wages


  1. A supplement to a will









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    codicil (N.) : an instruction that is added later to a will, usually to change a part of it
    furlough (V.) : to give somebody permission to leave his duties for a period of time (soldiers, prisoners, workers)
    adjunct (N.) : a thing that is added/attached to something larger/more important
    effusion (N.) : the expression of feelings in an exaggerated way

    Correct Option: D

    codicil (N.) : an instruction that is added later to a will, usually to change a part of it
    furlough (V.) : to give somebody permission to leave his duties for a period of time (soldiers, prisoners, workers)
    adjunct (N.) : a thing that is added/attached to something larger/more important
    effusion (N.) : the expression of feelings in an exaggerated way



  1. A person who collects coins









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    numismatist (N.) : a person who collects/studies coins/medals
    ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
    philatelist (N.) : a person who collects/studies stamps coin
    collector (N.) : a collector and student of money – collects coins with the aim to complete sets of coins

    Correct Option: B

    numismatist (N.) : a person who collects/studies coins/medals
    ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
    philatelist (N.) : a person who collects/studies stamps coin
    collector (N.) : a collector and student of money – collects coins with the aim to complete sets of coins


  1. Favouritism granted in politics or business to relatives









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    nepotism (N.) : giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power
    monotheism (N.) : the belief that there is only one God
    hedonism (N.) : the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life red
    tapism (N.) : the practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered/ completed

    Correct Option: B

    nepotism (N.) : giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power
    monotheism (N.) : the belief that there is only one God
    hedonism (N.) : the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life red
    tapism (N.) : the practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered/ completed



  1. A word or practice that has gone out of use









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    obsolete (Adj.) : no longer used because something new has been invented ; out of date
    outdated (Adj.) : no longer useful because of being old-fashioned ; out of date

    Correct Option: A

    obsolete (Adj.) : no longer used because something new has been invented ; out of date
    outdated (Adj.) : no longer useful because of being old-fashioned ; out of date