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. One who believes in giving equal opportunity to women in all fields









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    feminist (N.) : a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men fanatic (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic
    misogynist (N.) : a man who hates women
    philanderer (N.) : a man who has sexual relationships with many different women

    Correct Option: D

    feminist (N.) : a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men fanatic (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic
    misogynist (N.) : a man who hates women
    philanderer (N.) : a man who has sexual relationships with many different women


  1. To have a very high opinion of oneself









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    conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do
    exaggeration (N.) : a statement or description that makes something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is
    adulations (N.) : admiration and praise that is greater than is necessary
    abundance (N.) : a large quantity that is more than enough

    Correct Option: D

    conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do
    exaggeration (N.) : a statement or description that makes something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is
    adulations (N.) : admiration and praise that is greater than is necessary
    abundance (N.) : a large quantity that is more than enough



  1. Place of burial









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    cemetry (N.) : an area of land used for burying dead people, especially one that is not beside a church
    cave (N.) : a large hole in the side of a hill/under the ground
    church (N.) : place of worship of the Christians
    synagogue (N.) : a building where the Jews meet for religious worship and teaching

    Correct Option: D

    cemetry (N.) : an area of land used for burying dead people, especially one that is not beside a church
    cave (N.) : a large hole in the side of a hill/under the ground
    church (N.) : place of worship of the Christians
    synagogue (N.) : a building where the Jews meet for religious worship and teaching


  1. A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things









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    optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good things to happen or things to be successful
    florist (N.) : a person who owns/works in a shop/store that sells flowers and plants
    artist (N.) : a person who creates works of art-paintings/ drawings
    theist (N.) : one who believes in the existence of God

    Correct Option: D

    optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good things to happen or things to be successful
    florist (N.) : a person who owns/works in a shop/store that sells flowers and plants
    artist (N.) : a person who creates works of art-paintings/ drawings
    theist (N.) : one who believes in the existence of God



  1. An occasion of great importance









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    momentous (Adj.) : very important/serious because there may be important results
    exemplary (Adj.) : severe punishment used as a warning to others; providing a good example for people to copy
    herculean (Adj.) : needing a lot of strength, determination or effort
    grandiose (Adj.) : seeming very impressive but too large, complicated, expensive, etc. to be practical or possible

    Correct Option: B

    momentous (Adj.) : very important/serious because there may be important results
    exemplary (Adj.) : severe punishment used as a warning to others; providing a good example for people to copy
    herculean (Adj.) : needing a lot of strength, determination or effort
    grandiose (Adj.) : seeming very impressive but too large, complicated, expensive, etc. to be practical or possible