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.

  1. That cannot be expressed in words









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    ineffable ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased ingrate (Adj.) : ungrateful inexorable (Adj.) : that cannot be stopped/changed; retentless

    Correct Option: B

    ineffable ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased ingrate (Adj.) : ungrateful inexorable (Adj.) : that cannot be stopped/changed; retentless


  1. An instrument for measuring pressure of gases









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    manometer manometer (N.) : an instrument used for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases barometer (N.) : an instrument for measuring air pressure to show when the weather will change anemometer (N.) : a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind micrometer (N.) : a device used for measuring very small distances/spaces, using a screw with a very fine thread

    Correct Option: D

    manometer manometer (N.) : an instrument used for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases barometer (N.) : an instrument for measuring air pressure to show when the weather will change anemometer (N.) : a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind micrometer (N.) : a device used for measuring very small distances/spaces, using a screw with a very fine thread



  1. Wide, uninterrupted view









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    panorama panorama (N.) : a view of a wide area of land

    Correct Option: B

    panorama panorama (N.) : a view of a wide area of land


  1. A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm.









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    fanatic fanatic (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something moderate (N.) : a person who has opinions, especially about politcs, that are not extreme conservative (N.) : a person who is opposed to great/sudden social change fan (N.) : a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching/listening to somebody/ something very much

    Correct Option: C

    fanatic fanatic (N.) : a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something moderate (N.) : a person who has opinions, especially about politcs, that are not extreme conservative (N.) : a person who is opposed to great/sudden social change fan (N.) : a person who admires somebody/something or enjoys watching/listening to somebody/ something very much



  1. General pardon for offences against the state









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    amnesty amnesty (N.) : the formal act of liberating someone sanctity (N.) : the state of being very important and worth protecting gratuity (N.) : money that is given to employees when they leave their job red-tapism (N.) : the practice of requiring excessive paper work and tedious procedures before official action can be considered or completed

    Correct Option: B

    amnesty amnesty (N.) : the formal act of liberating someone sanctity (N.) : the state of being very important and worth protecting gratuity (N.) : money that is given to employees when they leave their job red-tapism (N.) : the practice of requiring excessive paper work and tedious procedures before official action can be considered or completed