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.
- 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
- 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 wellCorrect 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
- 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 himCorrect 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
- 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/repairsCorrect 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
- 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 timeCorrect 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