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.
- Able to use the left hand and right hand equally well
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ambidextrous (N.) : able to use both the hands equally well
ambivert (N.) : a person who is both an introvert and an extrovert
ambivalent (N.) : having or showing both good and bad feelings
ambitious (N.) : determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.Correct Option: B
ambidextrous (N.) : able to use both the hands equally well
ambivert (N.) : a person who is both an introvert and an extrovert
ambivalent (N.) : having or showing both good and bad feelings
ambitious (N.) : determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
- Failing to discharge one's duty
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dereliction (N.) : wilful negligence ; the fact of deliberately not doing what you ought to do, especially when it is part of your job
debacle (N.) : an event/a situation that is a complete failure and causes embarrassment
determination (N.) : the quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
deterrent (N.) : a thing that makes somebody less likely to do somethingCorrect Option: B
dereliction (N.) : wilful negligence ; the fact of deliberately not doing what you ought to do, especially when it is part of your job
debacle (N.) : an event/a situation that is a complete failure and causes embarrassment
determination (N.) : the quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
deterrent (N.) : a thing that makes somebody less likely to do something
- A legal agreement by which a person borrows money from a bank usually to buy a house
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mortgage (N.) : a legal agreement by which a bank lends you money to buy a house
document (N.) : an official paper/book that gives information
lease (N.) : a legal agreement that allows you to use a building, a piece of equipment or some land for a period of time, usually in return for rent
invoice (N.) : a billCorrect Option: B
mortgage (N.) : a legal agreement by which a bank lends you money to buy a house
document (N.) : an official paper/book that gives information
lease (N.) : a legal agreement that allows you to use a building, a piece of equipment or some land for a period of time, usually in return for rent
invoice (N.) : a bill
- A movement of part of the body to express an idea or feeling
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gesture (N.) : a movement made with your hands, head, face to show a specific meaning/feeling/ idea
jibe (N.) : an unkind remark about somebody
pose (V.) : to create a problem, to ask a question to sit/stand in a particular position
mimicry (N.) : the action/skill of being able to copy the voice, movements of othersCorrect Option: B
gesture (N.) : a movement made with your hands, head, face to show a specific meaning/feeling/ idea
jibe (N.) : an unkind remark about somebody
pose (V.) : to create a problem, to ask a question to sit/stand in a particular position
mimicry (N.) : the action/skill of being able to copy the voice, movements of others
- A child born after the death of its father
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A posthumous child (N.) : given or happening after someone has died
orphan (N.) : a child whose parents are dead
deprived child (N.) : a child who is without enough food, education and all the things that are necessary for it to live a happy and comfortable life
waif (N.) : a thin child who doesn’t have enough to eatCorrect Option: D
A posthumous child (N.) : given or happening after someone has died
orphan (N.) : a child whose parents are dead
deprived child (N.) : a child who is without enough food, education and all the things that are necessary for it to live a happy and comfortable life
waif (N.) : a thin child who doesn’t have enough to eat