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. Sentimental longing for a period in the past









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    nostalgia nostalgia (N.) : a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure and affection when you think of happy times in the past reminiscence (N.) : a spoken/ written description of something that somebody remembers about their past life wistfulness (N.) : sad thought about something that you would like to have, especially something in the past that you can no longer have

    Correct Option: B

    nostalgia nostalgia (N.) : a feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure and affection when you think of happy times in the past reminiscence (N.) : a spoken/ written description of something that somebody remembers about their past life wistfulness (N.) : sad thought about something that you would like to have, especially something in the past that you can no longer have


  1. A person employed to drive a private or hired car









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    chauffeur

    Correct Option: A

    chauffeur



  1. A person who always runs after women









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    philanderer philanderer (N.) : a man who has sexual relationships with many different women philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money Don Juan Casanova (N.) : a man who loves and has sex with many women philatelist (N.) : a person who collects/ studies stamps

    Correct Option: C

    philanderer philanderer (N.) : a man who has sexual relationships with many different women philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money Don Juan Casanova (N.) : a man who loves and has sex with many women philatelist (N.) : a person who collects/ studies stamps


  1. Relating to the countries of the west









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    occidental occidental (Adj.) : connected with western part of the world (Europe and America) oriental (Adj.) : connected with eastern part of the world (China and Japan) hellenistic (Adj.) : connected with ancient/modern Greece platonic (Adj.) : friendly but not involving sex

    Correct Option: C

    occidental occidental (Adj.) : connected with western part of the world (Europe and America) oriental (Adj.) : connected with eastern part of the world (China and Japan) hellenistic (Adj.) : connected with ancient/modern Greece platonic (Adj.) : friendly but not involving sex



  1. A partner in a crime









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    accomplice

    Correct Option: C

    accomplice