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. Expert in the scientific study of birds









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    ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
    dermatologist (N.) : a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases
    zoologist (N.) : a scientist who studies animals and their behaviour
    astronaut (N.) : a person whose job involves travelling and working in a spacecraft

    Correct Option: C

    ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
    dermatologist (N.) : a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases
    zoologist (N.) : a scientist who studies animals and their behaviour
    astronaut (N.) : a person whose job involves travelling and working in a spacecraft


  1. Placing a thing beside another









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    juxtapose (V.) : to put people/ things together in order to show a contrast/ a new relationship between them
    impose (V.) : to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to force to have a deal that is difficult or unpleasant
    repose (V.) : to rest, sleep or feel calm
    expose (V.) : to make known to the public, information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

    Correct Option: C

    juxtapose (V.) : to put people/ things together in order to show a contrast/ a new relationship between them
    impose (V.) : to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to force to have a deal that is difficult or unpleasant
    repose (V.) : to rest, sleep or feel calm
    expose (V.) : to make known to the public, information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret



  1. One who does not follow the usual rules of social life









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    bohemian (N.) : a person who is involved with the arts, who lives in a very informal way without following accepted rules of behaviour
    artisan (N.) : a person who does skilled work making things with his hands; craftsman
    partisan (N.) : a person who strongly supports a particular leader, group or idea; follower
    physician (N.) : a doctor, who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery; general practitioner

    Correct Option: A

    bohemian (N.) : a person who is involved with the arts, who lives in a very informal way without following accepted rules of behaviour
    artisan (N.) : a person who does skilled work making things with his hands; craftsman
    partisan (N.) : a person who strongly supports a particular leader, group or idea; follower
    physician (N.) : a doctor, who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery; general practitioner


  1. The first public speech delivered by a person









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    maiden speech (N.) : the first speech made by a person inaugural
    speech (N.) : an official speech marking the beginning of something important trial
    speech (N.) : the speech which is tried/tested/practised before being delivered marathon
    speech (N.) : a long speech that needs prolonged effort and attention

    Correct Option: A

    maiden speech (N.) : the first speech made by a person inaugural
    speech (N.) : an official speech marking the beginning of something important trial
    speech (N.) : the speech which is tried/tested/practised before being delivered marathon
    speech (N.) : a long speech that needs prolonged effort and attention



  1. Wild and noisy disorder









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    pandemonium (N.) : a situation in which there is a lot of noise, activity and confusion, because people are angry/frightened;chaos
    agitation (N.) : worry and anxiety that you show by behaving in a nervous way
    revolution (N.) : a great change in conditions, ways of working, beliefs, etc. that affects a large number of people
    stir (N.) : to try to cause trouble

    Correct Option: C

    pandemonium (N.) : a situation in which there is a lot of noise, activity and confusion, because people are angry/frightened;chaos
    agitation (N.) : worry and anxiety that you show by behaving in a nervous way
    revolution (N.) : a great change in conditions, ways of working, beliefs, etc. that affects a large number of people
    stir (N.) : to try to cause trouble