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. 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 grasses

    Correct 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


  1. 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; coaxing

    Correct 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



  1. 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 people

    Correct 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


  1. 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 leaves

    Correct 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



  1. 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 broken

    Correct 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