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.
- That which is arranged by conferring or discussing
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seminar seminar (N.) : a meeting for discussion/training meeting (N.) : an occasion when people come together to discuss/ decide something debate (N.) : an argument/a discussion expressing different opinions negotiation (N.) : formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
Correct Option: B
seminar seminar (N.) : a meeting for discussion/training meeting (N.) : an occasion when people come together to discuss/ decide something debate (N.) : an argument/a discussion expressing different opinions negotiation (N.) : formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
- Something that is difficult to understand
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incomprehensible incomprehensible (Adj.) : impossible to understand inconclusive (Adj.) : not leading to a definite decision/result inconceivable (Adj.) : impossible to imagine/believe
Correct Option: D
incomprehensible incomprehensible (Adj.) : impossible to understand inconclusive (Adj.) : not leading to a definite decision/result inconceivable (Adj.) : impossible to imagine/believe
- A reserve for animals, birds etc. in their natural habitat
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sanctuary (1) sanctuary (N.) : reserve ; an area where wild birds/animals are protected and encouraged to breed
Correct Option: A
sanctuary (1) sanctuary (N.) : reserve ; an area where wild birds/animals are protected and encouraged to breed
- The area of medicine that treats illnesses of bones
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orthopaedics orthopaedics (N.) : a the branch of medicine concerned with injuries and diseases of the bones/muscles ornithology (N.) : the scientific study of birds paediatrics (N.) : the branch of science concerned with children and their diseases orthodontics (N.) : the treatment of problems concerning the position of the teeth and jaws
Correct Option: D
orthopaedics orthopaedics (N.) : a the branch of medicine concerned with injuries and diseases of the bones/muscles ornithology (N.) : the scientific study of birds paediatrics (N.) : the branch of science concerned with children and their diseases orthodontics (N.) : the treatment of problems concerning the position of the teeth and jaws
- One who knows many languages
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polyglot polyglot (N.) : person who knows, used/writes in more than one language polyphony (N.) : the combination of several different patterns of musical notes sung together to form a single piece of music polyandry (N.) : the custom of having more than one husband at the same time polygamy (N.) : the custom of having more than one wife/husband at the same time
Correct Option: B
polyglot polyglot (N.) : person who knows, used/writes in more than one language polyphony (N.) : the combination of several different patterns of musical notes sung together to form a single piece of music polyandry (N.) : the custom of having more than one husband at the same time polygamy (N.) : the custom of having more than one wife/husband at the same time
