ONE WORD SUBSTITUTES DESIGNED BY SMRITI 19492 Choose

ONE WORD SUBSTITUTES DESIGNED BY SMRITI 19492

Choose the best substitute: 1. Which of the following words refers to the skill required to manage international affairs? a) Diplomacy b) Tact c) Tenacity 2. You are in a ………… when you are forced to choose between two unpleasant alternatives. a) dilemma b) confusion c) crisis 3. Small pieces of burning coal a) Ambers b) Embers c) Ashes

4. Severe scarcity of food a) Famine b) Shortage c) Poverty 5. Seize authority of others in an unlawful manner a) Ascend b) Enthrone c)Dethrone d)Usurp 6. Serving as an example a) Extraordinary b) Exemplary c)Extraordinary 7. The science which studies the occult influence of stars on human beings a) Astronomy b) Astrology c)Optics

8. Remedy for all diseases a) Panache b) Panacea c) Cure 9. Revolt against the government to bring about complete change a) Riot b) Revolution c) War 10. Scene of violent and illegal confusion a) Pandemonium b) Struggle c) Pandora’s box 11. Science of birds a) Paleontology b) Ornithology c) Physiology

12. Place where animals like cows and horses are kept a) Kennel b) Sty c) Stable 13. A person who loves mankind and works for their well-being a) Trustee b) Philanthropist c) Devotee d) Anthropologist 14. Periodical publication of official news a) Gazette b) Magazine c) Memo

Answers 1. Diplomacy 2. Dilemma 3. Embers 4. Famine 5. Usurp 6. Exemplary 7. Astrology 8. Panacea 9. Revolution 10. Pandemonium 11. Ornithology 12. Stable 13. Philanthropist 14. Gazette

MATCH THE FOLLOWING 1. A man of odd habits A. Telepathy 2. A religious song B. Elegy 3. Custom of having many husbands C. Hymn 4. Custom of having many wives D. Anatomy 5. Poem written on the death of someone loved and lost E. Polygamy 6. Power of reading thoughts of others F. Eccentric 7. Study of human body G. Polyandry

ANSWERS 1. F 2. C 3. G 4. E 5. B 6. A 7. D

FILL IN THE BLANKS 1. A scientific study of insects ----2. An article of trade -----3. A book giving information of all branches of knowledge -----4. A long narrative poem ------5. Tax on goods produced and used in a country 6. A speech made without preparation -------7. A lively active person -------8. A supporter of women’s rights -----9. Great destruction-----10. That which is contrary to the law -----

ANSWERS 1. Entomology 2. Commodity 3. Encyclopedia 4. Epic 5. Excise 6. Extempore 7. Extrovert 8. Feminist 9. Holocaust 10. Illegal

CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER 1. The study of ancient societies A. Anthropology B. Archaeology C. History D. Ethnology 2. A person of good understanding, knowledge and reasoning power A. Expert B. Intellectual C. Snob D. Literate

3. List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting A. Schedule B. Timetable C. Agenda D. Plan 4. A person pretending to be somebody he is not A. Magician B. Rogue C. Liar D. Imposter

5. A person who knows many foreign languages A. Linguist B. Grammarian C. Polyglot D. Bilingual 6. Words inscribed on tomb A. Epitome B. Epistle C. Epilogue D. Epitaph 7. One who eats everything A. Omnivorous B. C. Irritable D. Omniscient Insolvent

8. Tending to move away from the centre or axis A. Centrifugal B. Centripetal C. Axiomatic D. Awry 9. Teetotaler means A. One who abstains from theft B. One who abstains from meat C. One who abstains from taking wine D. One who abstains from malice

10. A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things A. Antiquarian B. Junk-dealer C. Crank D. Archeologist 11. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc. A. Store B. Stall C. Boutique D. Booth

12. That which cannot be read A. Negligible B. Illegible C. Ineligible D. Incorrigible 13. That which cannot be seen A. Insensible B. Intangible C. Invisible D. Unseen

14. A person not sure of the existence of god A. Cynic B. Agnostic C. Atheist D. Theist 15. A paper written by hand A. Handicraft B. Manuscript C. Handiwork D. Thesis

16. The act of violating the sanctity of the church is A. Blasphemy B. Heresy C. Sacrilege D. Desecration 17. Something that can be heard A. Auditory B. Audio-visual C. Audible D. Audition

18. A name adopted by an author in his writings A. Nickname B. Pseudonym C. Nomenclature D. Title 19. Study of birds A. Orology B. C. Ophthalmology D. Optology Ornithology

20. A place that provides refuge A. Asylum B. Sanatorium C. Shelter D. Orphanage 21. The absence of law and order A. Rebellion B. Anarchy C. Mutiny D. Revolt

22. A place where bees are kept in called A. An apiary B. A mole C. A hive D. A sanctuary 23. A religious discourse A. Preach B. Stanza C. Sanctorum D. Sermon

24. Study of the evolution of man as an animal A. Archaeology B. Anthropology C. Chronology D. Ethnology 25. One who does not believe in existence of god A. Egoist B. Atheist C. Stoic D. Naive

26. One who sacrifices his life for a cause A. Patriot B. Martyr C. Revolutionary D. Soldier 27. A person who brings goods illegally into the country A. Importer B. Exporter C. Fraud D. Smuggler

28. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate A. Adapt B. Adopt C. Accustom D. Acclimatize 29. One who knows everything A. Literate B. Scholar C. Omnipotent D. Omniscient 30. Detailed plan of journey A. Travelogue B. Travelkit C. Schedule D. Itinerary

ANSWERS 1. B 11. C 2. B 12. B 3. C 13. C 4. D 14. B 5. A 15. B 6. D 16. C 7. A 17. C 8. A 18. B 9. C 19. D 10. A 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. D 30. A

MATCH THE FOLLOWING 1. Stories of old time Gods and heroes A. Autocracy 2. Sudden rush of wind B. Nostalgia 3. Medicine that destroys the effect of poison C. Gust 4. Walking in sleep D. Legend 5. Longing for something E. Infanticide 6. Govt. run by a dictator F. Antidote 7. Funny imitation of a poem G. Somnambulism 8. Murdering of an infant H. Parody

ANSWERS 1. D 2. C 3. F 4. G 5. B 6. A 7. H 8. E

GIVE ONE WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING 1. group of ants _______________ 2. group of fish _______________ 3. group of sheep ______________ 4. group of lions _______________

5. group of bees _______________ 6. group of soldiers ______________ 7. group of sailors ______________ 8. group of ships _______________

9. group of stars _______________ 10. group of policemen _______________

Answers: 1. COLONY / ARMY 2. SCHOOL / SHOAL 3. HERD / FLOCK 4. PRIDE 5. SWARM / GRIST / HIVE 6. BATALLION / ARMY 7. CREW 8. FLEET 9. CONSTELLATION / ASTERISM 10. SQUAD

Complete the following: 1. Aggressor: ________ 2. Amateur: ________ 3. ____: A person appointed by parties to settle the disputes between them 4. ____: The period between childhood and adulthood

5. Botany : _________________ 6. . _____: A person who speaks two languages 7. _______ : A list of books 8. ______: Government of the people, for the people, by the people 9. Monarchy : __________ 10. _____: A game in which neither party wins

ANSWERS 1. Beginner of dispute 2. Novice 3. Arbitrator 4. Adolescence 5. Study of plants 6. Bilingual 7. Catalogue 8. Democracy 9. Rule of one 10. Draw