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 fourteen-line poem









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    sonnet sonnet (N.) : a poem that has 14 lines, each containing 10 syllables, and a fixed pattern of rhyme lyric (Adj.) : expressing a person’s feelings and thoughts (poetry) ballad (N.) : a song/poem that tells a story ode (N.) : a poem that speaks to a person/thing/celebrates a special event

    Correct Option: A

    sonnet sonnet (N.) : a poem that has 14 lines, each containing 10 syllables, and a fixed pattern of rhyme lyric (Adj.) : expressing a person’s feelings and thoughts (poetry) ballad (N.) : a song/poem that tells a story ode (N.) : a poem that speaks to a person/thing/celebrates a special event


  1. A particular method of working









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    modus operandi modus operandi (N.) : a particular way/ method of doing something methodology (N.) : a system of methods used in a particular area of study/ activity knack (N.) : an acquired/ natural skill at doing something fruiterer (N.) : a

    Correct Option: D

    modus operandi modus operandi (N.) : a particular way/ method of doing something methodology (N.) : a system of methods used in a particular area of study/ activity knack (N.) : an acquired/ natural skill at doing something fruiterer (N.) : a



  1. Walking in sleep









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    somnambulism somnambulism (N.) :walking in sleep obsession (N.) : an idea/ thought that continually preoccupies/ intrudes on a person’s mind hallucination (N.) : an experience involving the apparent per ception of something not present somniloquism (N.) : talking in sleep

    Correct Option: C

    somnambulism somnambulism (N.) :walking in sleep obsession (N.) : an idea/ thought that continually preoccupies/ intrudes on a person’s mind hallucination (N.) : an experience involving the apparent per ception of something not present somniloquism (N.) : talking in sleep


  1. A person employed as a car–driver for an important person









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    chauffeur chauffeur (N.) : a person employed to drive a private/ hired car claustrophobia (N.) : fear of being closed in a confined space cabby (N.) : a taxi driver cavalier (N.) : a courtly gentle man, especially one acting as a lady’s escort wagoner (N.) : one who drives a wagon

    Correct Option: B

    chauffeur chauffeur (N.) : a person employed to drive a private/ hired car claustrophobia (N.) : fear of being closed in a confined space cabby (N.) : a taxi driver cavalier (N.) : a courtly gentle man, especially one acting as a lady’s escort wagoner (N.) : one who drives a wagon



  1. Fear of telling lies









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    mythophobia mythophobia (N.) : fear of myths, stories/ making false statements legendary (Adj.) : remarkable enough to be famous ; very wellknown lyophobia (N.) : (in chemistry) having little attraction between particles and the medium of dispersion (4)oratory (N.) : skill in public speaking

    Correct Option: A

    mythophobia mythophobia (N.) : fear of myths, stories/ making false statements legendary (Adj.) : remarkable enough to be famous ; very wellknown lyophobia (N.) : (in chemistry) having little attraction between particles and the medium of dispersion (4)oratory (N.) : skill in public speaking