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. The Mahabharata is a long poem based on a noble theme.









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    epic (N.) : a long poem about the actions of great men and women/about a nation’s history

    Correct Option: D

    epic (N.) : a long poem about the actions of great men and women/about a nation’s history


  1. A frog lives both on land as well as in water.









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    amphibian (N.) : any animal that can live both on land and in water
    animate (V.) : to make something more lively/full of energy
    aquatic (Adj.) : growing/living in, on/near water
    ambidextrous (Adj.) : able to use both hands equally well

    Correct Option: B

    amphibian (N.) : any animal that can live both on land and in water
    animate (V.) : to make something more lively/full of energy
    aquatic (Adj.) : growing/living in, on/near water
    ambidextrous (Adj.) : able to use both hands equally well



  1. A strong dislike.









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    animosity (N.) : a strong feeling of opposition, anger/hatred
    reciprocity (N.) : a situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help/advantages to each other
    entreaty (N.) : a serious and often emotional request
    malice (N.) : a feeling of hatred for somebody that causes a desire to harm him

    Correct Option: C

    animosity (N.) : a strong feeling of opposition, anger/hatred
    reciprocity (N.) : a situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help/advantages to each other
    entreaty (N.) : a serious and often emotional request
    malice (N.) : a feeling of hatred for somebody that causes a desire to harm him


  1. Take great pleasure.









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    revel (V.) : to spend time enjoying yourself in a noisy, enthusiastic way ; make merry
    uphold (V.) : to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist
    overhaul (V.) : to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes/repairs

    Correct Option: A

    revel (V.) : to spend time enjoying yourself in a noisy, enthusiastic way ; make merry
    uphold (V.) : to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist
    overhaul (V.) : to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes/repairs



  1. The practise of having many wives.









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    polygamy (N.) : the custom of having more than one wife at the same time
    bigamy (N.) : the crime of marrying somebody when you are still legally married to somebody else
    calligraphy (N.) : beautiful handwriting that you do with a special pen/brush
    polyandry (N.) : the custom of having more than one husband at the same time

    Correct Option: C

    polygamy (N.) : the custom of having more than one wife at the same time
    bigamy (N.) : the crime of marrying somebody when you are still legally married to somebody else
    calligraphy (N.) : beautiful handwriting that you do with a special pen/brush
    polyandry (N.) : the custom of having more than one husband at the same time