One Word Substitutes
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.
- A song sung at the death of a person
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elegy elegy (N.) : a poem or song that expresses sadness, especially for somebody who has died. sonnet (N.) : a poem that has 14 lines, each containing 10 syllables, and a fixed pattern of rhyme ode (N.) : a poem that speaks to a person/thing/celebrates a special event liturgy (N.) : a fixed form of public worship used in churches
Correct Option: C
elegy elegy (N.) : a poem or song that expresses sadness, especially for somebody who has died. sonnet (N.) : a poem that has 14 lines, each containing 10 syllables, and a fixed pattern of rhyme ode (N.) : a poem that speaks to a person/thing/celebrates a special event liturgy (N.) : a fixed form of public worship used in churches
- A person who has had one or more limbs removed
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amputee amputee (N.) : a person who has had an arm/leg removed handicap (N.) : disability limber (Adj.) : capable of moving, bending, or controlling easily fatalist (N.) : a person who believes that events are decided by fate and cannot be controlled.
Correct Option: A
amputee amputee (N.) : a person who has had an arm/leg removed handicap (N.) : disability limber (Adj.) : capable of moving, bending, or controlling easily fatalist (N.) : a person who believes that events are decided by fate and cannot be controlled.
- One who is known widely but usually unfavourably is
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notorious
Correct Option: C
notorious
- A statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words
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tautology tautology (N.) : a statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words temerity (N.) : extremely confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude tarragon (N.) : a plant with leaves that have a strong taste are used in cooking
Correct Option: C
tautology tautology (N.) : a statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words temerity (N.) : extremely confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude tarragon (N.) : a plant with leaves that have a strong taste are used in cooking
- Rub or wipe out
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efface efface (Verb) : to make something disappear ; to remove. plunder (V.) : to steal things from a place, especially using force during a time of war terminate (V.) : to end
Correct Option: A
efface efface (Verb) : to make something disappear ; to remove. plunder (V.) : to steal things from a place, especially using force during a time of war terminate (V.) : to end