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 remedy for all diseases
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panacea panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation analgesia (N.) : the loss of the ability to feel pain while still conscious eternal (Adj.) : without an end ; existing/continuing forever mortal (Adj.) : that cannot live for ever and must die
Correct Option: B
panacea panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation analgesia (N.) : the loss of the ability to feel pain while still conscious eternal (Adj.) : without an end ; existing/continuing forever mortal (Adj.) : that cannot live for ever and must die
- An excessive fear of confined spaces
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claustrophobia claustrophobia (N.) : extreme fear of being in narrow/enclosed spaces. hydrophobia (N.) : extreme fear of water bathophobia (N.) : extreme fear of depths (deep water, falling from heights) cynophobia (N.) : extreme fear of dogs
Correct Option: D
claustrophobia claustrophobia (N.) : extreme fear of being in narrow/enclosed spaces. hydrophobia (N.) : extreme fear of water bathophobia (N.) : extreme fear of depths (deep water, falling from heights) cynophobia (N.) : extreme fear of dogs
- A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity/capacity
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veteran veteran (N.) : a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area/activity
Correct Option: A
veteran veteran (N.) : a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area/activity
- Feint
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pretended attack feint (N.) : a body movement that is intended to divert another’s attention, often by being deliberately left incomplete.
Correct Option: B
pretended attack feint (N.) : a body movement that is intended to divert another’s attention, often by being deliberately left incomplete.
- A land fit for growing crops
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arable arable (Adj.) : suitable for growing crops sprout (N.) : a new part growing on a plant sterilized (V.) : to kill the bacteria in/or on something venerable (Adj.) : people/things deserving/respect by vitrue of age, dignity, character, or position.
Correct Option: B
arable arable (Adj.) : suitable for growing crops sprout (N.) : a new part growing on a plant sterilized (V.) : to kill the bacteria in/or on something venerable (Adj.) : people/things deserving/respect by vitrue of age, dignity, character, or position.