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.
- A form of government in which the supreme power rests with people is
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democracy (N.) : a system of government by the people, for the people and of the people
monarchy (N.) : a system of government by a king/a queen
oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
bureaucracy (N.) : a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not electedCorrect Option: C
democracy (N.) : a system of government by the people, for the people and of the people
monarchy (N.) : a system of government by a king/a queen
oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
bureaucracy (N.) : a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not elected
- That which can not be believed
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incredible (Adj.) : unbeliveable; impossible/difficult to believe
inaudible (Adj.) : that you cannot hear
invincible (Adj.) : too strong to be defeated/changed; unconquerable
indivisible (Adj.) : that cannot be divided into separate partsCorrect Option: B
incredible (Adj.) : unbeliveable; impossible/difficult to believe
inaudible (Adj.) : that you cannot hear
invincible (Adj.) : too strong to be defeated/changed; unconquerable
indivisible (Adj.) : that cannot be divided into separate parts
- One who is all powerful
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Omnipotent (N.) : able to do anything; having total power
Omniscient (N.) : knowing everything
absolute (N.) : one who is perfect/complete/free from imperfection
almighty (N.) : having complete power; GodCorrect Option: A
Omnipotent (N.) : able to do anything; having total power
Omniscient (N.) : knowing everything
absolute (N.) : one who is perfect/complete/free from imperfection
almighty (N.) : having complete power; God
- An act of violence to take control of a plane
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hijack (V.) : to use violence or threats to take control of a vehicle (plane)
hostage (N.) : captured and held prisoner by a person or group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking
abduct (V.) : to kidnap; to take somebody away illegally, especially using force
kidnap (V.) : to abduct; to seize; to take somebody away illegally and keep him as a prisoner, in order to get money/something else for returning himCorrect Option: C
hijack (V.) : to use violence or threats to take control of a vehicle (plane)
hostage (N.) : captured and held prisoner by a person or group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking
abduct (V.) : to kidnap; to take somebody away illegally, especially using force
kidnap (V.) : to abduct; to seize; to take somebody away illegally and keep him as a prisoner, in order to get money/something else for returning him
- A person specially interested in the study of coins and medals.
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numismatist (N.) : a person who collects/studies coins/medals
medalist (N.) : a person who has received a medal, usually for winning a competition in a sport
numerist (N.) : a person who deals in numbersCorrect Option: C
numismatist (N.) : a person who collects/studies coins/medals
medalist (N.) : a person who has received a medal, usually for winning a competition in a sport
numerist (N.) : a person who deals in numbers