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. 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


  1. 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



  1. 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


  1. 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.



  1. 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.