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.
- 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
- A person employed to drive a private or hired car
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chauffeur
Correct Option: A
chauffeur
- 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
- 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
- A partner in a crime
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accomplice
Correct Option: C
accomplice