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. 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 elected

    Correct 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


  1. 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 parts

    Correct 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



  1. 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; God

    Correct 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


  1. 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 him

    Correct 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



  1. 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 numbers

    Correct 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