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.
- Animal that feeds on plants
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herbivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on plants
carnivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on other animals
insectivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on insects
graminivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on grassesCorrect Option: B
herbivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on plants
carnivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on other animals
insectivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on insects
graminivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on grasses
- Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something
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coercion (N.) : the action of making somebody do something that he does not want to do, using force or threatening
conviction (N.) : the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court
confession (N.) : a statement that a person makes admiting that he is guilty of a crime
cajolement (N.) : making somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him; coaxingCorrect Option: A
coercion (N.) : the action of making somebody do something that he does not want to do, using force or threatening
conviction (N.) : the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court
confession (N.) : a statement that a person makes admiting that he is guilty of a crime
cajolement (N.) : making somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him; coaxing
- Murder of a man
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homicide (N.) : the crime of killing somebody deliberately ; murder
regicide (N.) : the crime of killing a king/queen
fratricide (N.) : the crime of killing your brother/sister
genocide (N.) : the murder of a whole race or group of peopleCorrect Option: C
homicide (N.) : the crime of killing somebody deliberately ; murder
regicide (N.) : the crime of killing a king/queen
fratricide (N.) : the crime of killing your brother/sister
genocide (N.) : the murder of a whole race or group of people
- Body of singers
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choir (N.) : a group of people who sing together (in church services/ public performances)
coir (N.) : rough material made from the shells of coconuts, used for making ropes, for covering flowers, etc.
quorum (N.) : the smallest number of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin/ decisions can be made
quire (N.) : four sheets of paper folded to make eight leavesCorrect Option: D
choir (N.) : a group of people who sing together (in church services/ public performances)
coir (N.) : rough material made from the shells of coconuts, used for making ropes, for covering flowers, etc.
quorum (N.) : the smallest number of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin/ decisions can be made
quire (N.) : four sheets of paper folded to make eight leaves
- A thing likely to be easily broken
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brittle (Adj.) : hard but easily broken
vulnerable (Adj.) : weak and easily hurt physically/ emotionally
flexible (Adj.) : able to change to suit new conditions/ situations
delicate (Adj.) : fragile; easily damaged or brokenCorrect Option: C
brittle (Adj.) : hard but easily broken
vulnerable (Adj.) : weak and easily hurt physically/ emotionally
flexible (Adj.) : able to change to suit new conditions/ situations
delicate (Adj.) : fragile; easily damaged or broken