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 which cannot be averted









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    inevitable inevitable (Adj.) : incapable of being prevented averted (V.) : prevent from happening

    Correct Option: A

    inevitable inevitable (Adj.) : incapable of being prevented averted (V.) : prevent from happening


  1. Solemn religious acts









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    rites

    Correct Option: C

    rites



  1. A large body of people playing various musical instruments.









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    orchestra

    Correct Option: D

    orchestra


Direction: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

  1. Obsession with books









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    bibliomania bibliomania (N.) : preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books megalomania (N.) : a mental illness/condition in which somebody has an exaggerated belief in their own importance/ power xenophobia (N.) : a fear of foreigners/strangers egomania (N.) : an intense and irresstible lo9ve for yourself and concern for your own needs

    Correct Option: A

    bibliomania bibliomania (N.) : preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books megalomania (N.) : a mental illness/condition in which somebody has an exaggerated belief in their own importance/ power xenophobia (N.) : a fear of foreigners/strangers egomania (N.) : an intense and irresstible lo9ve for yourself and concern for your own needs



  1. A brave, noble-minded or chivalrous man









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    gallant gallant (Adj.) : having/ displaying great dignity/nobility robust (Adj.) : strong and healthy reckless (Adj.) : rash

    Correct Option: C

    gallant gallant (Adj.) : having/ displaying great dignity/nobility robust (Adj.) : strong and healthy reckless (Adj.) : rash