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.
- Something which is imagined to be real but actually does not exist.
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figment (N.) : something that is imagined but does not exist
inevitable (Adj.) : that is sure to happen
mirage (N.) : Illusion ; an effect caused by hot air in deserts/ on roads, that makes you think you can see something, such as water which is not there
shadow (N.) : shade within clear boundariesCorrect Option: A
figment (N.) : something that is imagined but does not exist
inevitable (Adj.) : that is sure to happen
mirage (N.) : Illusion ; an effect caused by hot air in deserts/ on roads, that makes you think you can see something, such as water which is not there
shadow (N.) : shade within clear boundaries
- Someone who scientifically studies the birds
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ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
orthopaedic (N.) : the doctor concerned with injuries and diseases of the bones/ muscles
indispensable (N.) : a dentist who treats problems concerning the position of the teeth and jawsCorrect Option: D
ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
orthopaedic (N.) : the doctor concerned with injuries and diseases of the bones/ muscles
indispensable (N.) : a dentist who treats problems concerning the position of the teeth and jaws
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ bold part of the sentence.
- Speech for the first time.
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maiden speech (N.) : the first speech made by a person introductory
speech (N.) : said at the beginning of something as an introduction to what follows concluding
speech (N.) : said at the end of something as a conclusion to what happend initial
speech (N.) : said at the beginningCorrect Option: B
maiden speech (N.) : the first speech made by a person introductory
speech (N.) : said at the beginning of something as an introduction to what follows concluding
speech (N.) : said at the end of something as a conclusion to what happend initial
speech (N.) : said at the beginning
- A woman with dark brown hair
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brunette (N.) : a white-skinned woman with dark brown hair
blonde (N.) : (of hair) pale gold in colour
philogynist (N.) : one who esteems women as the higher type of humanity
dotard (N.) : someone whose age has impaired (diminished in strength, quality or utility) intellectCorrect Option: C
brunette (N.) : a white-skinned woman with dark brown hair
blonde (N.) : (of hair) pale gold in colour
philogynist (N.) : one who esteems women as the higher type of humanity
dotard (N.) : someone whose age has impaired (diminished in strength, quality or utility) intellect
- One who hates women
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misogynist (N.) : a man who hates women
misanthrope (N.) : a person who hates and avoids other people
feminist (N.) : a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men
effeminate (N.) : looking, behaving or sounding like a woman or girlCorrect Option: A
misogynist (N.) : a man who hates women
misanthrope (N.) : a person who hates and avoids other people
feminist (N.) : a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men
effeminate (N.) : looking, behaving or sounding like a woman or girl
