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. That through which light cannot pass









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    opaque (Adj.) : not clear enough to see through/ allow light through
    lucid (Adj.) : clearly expressed; easy to understand ; clear ; able to think clearly
    transparent (Adj.) : allowing you to see through ; obvious
    hazy (Adj.) : not clear because of haze

    Correct Option: D

    opaque (Adj.) : not clear enough to see through/ allow light through
    lucid (Adj.) : clearly expressed; easy to understand ; clear ; able to think clearly
    transparent (Adj.) : allowing you to see through ; obvious
    hazy (Adj.) : not clear because of haze


  1. To write under a different name









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    pseudonym (N.) : a name used by a writer instead of his real name
    anonymous (Adj.) : with a name that is not known/ that is not made public
    biography (N.) : story of a person’s life written by somebody else
    masquerade (N.) : a way of behaving that hides the truth or a person’s true feelings

    Correct Option: C

    pseudonym (N.) : a name used by a writer instead of his real name
    anonymous (Adj.) : with a name that is not known/ that is not made public
    biography (N.) : story of a person’s life written by somebody else
    masquerade (N.) : a way of behaving that hides the truth or a person’s true feelings



  1. A person who is well-known in an unfavourable way









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    notorious (Adj.) : well-known in a bad way
    obscure (Adj.) : unknown ; difficult to understand
    conspicuous (Adj.) : easy to see/ notice ; likely to attract attention
    ethical (Adj.) : connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong ; morally correct/ acceptable

    Correct Option: A

    notorious (Adj.) : well-known in a bad way
    obscure (Adj.) : unknown ; difficult to understand
    conspicuous (Adj.) : easy to see/ notice ; likely to attract attention
    ethical (Adj.) : connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong ; morally correct/ acceptable


  1. The first speech made by a person









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    maiden (N.) : the first speech made by a person
    extempore (N.) : spoken without any previous preparation
    debate (N.) : a formal discussion of an issue expressing different opinions
    palaver (N.) : a lot of unnecessary activity, excitement/ trouble caused by something that is unimportant ; fuss

    Correct Option: A

    maiden (N.) : the first speech made by a person
    extempore (N.) : spoken without any previous preparation
    debate (N.) : a formal discussion of an issue expressing different opinions
    palaver (N.) : a lot of unnecessary activity, excitement/ trouble caused by something that is unimportant ; fuss



  1. One who eats both vegetables and meat









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    omnivorous (N.) : eating both vegetables and meat
    herbivorous (N.) : eating only plants/ vegetables
    carnivorous (N.) : eating the flesh of other animals

    Correct Option: A

    omnivorous (N.) : eating both vegetables and meat
    herbivorous (N.) : eating only plants/ vegetables
    carnivorous (N.) : eating the flesh of other animals