One Word Substitution — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

One word substitution is Ascetic. Sceptic: a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions. Ascetic: characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. Devotee: a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something. Antiquarian: relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books.

One word-Substitution is Apostate. Prostate: a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing a fluid component of semen. Profane: (of a person or their behaviour) not respectful of religious practice; irreverent. Agnostic: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. Apostate: a person who renounces or abandons a religious or political belief or principle.

One word-substitution is Misologist Bibliophile: a person who collects or has a great love for books. Philologist: learner of language, or linguist. Misogynist: a person who hates women. Misologist: A hater of knowledge and and learning.

The one word-substitution is Alliteration. Pun: A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. Transferred epithet: A transferred epithet often involves shifting a modifier from the animate to the inanimate, as in the phrases. Oxymoron: A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Alliteration: The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

The one word substitution is Atheist. Theist: Belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. Heretic: A person believing in or practicing religious heresy. Fanatic: A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. Atheist: A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

The one word substitution is Parasol. Granary: a storehouse for threshed grain. Epitaph: a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone. Aviary: a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in. Parasol: a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun.

The one word substitution is Legend. Lyric: expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms. Epic: a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation. Romance: affection, amour. Legend: a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated.

The one word substitution is Dirge. Ditty: a short, simple song. Knell: the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. Lay: down gently or carefully. Dirge: a mournful song, piece of music, or sound.

The one word substitution is Fatalist. Optimist: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. Pessimist: a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Parsimonious: very unwilling to spend money or use resources. Fatalist: the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.

One word substitute is Altruistic . Cosmopolitan: including people from many different countries. Fratricide: the killing of one's brother or sister. Altruistic: showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. Aristocrat: nobleman.

The one word substitution is Fastidious. Cosmopolitan : familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures. Frightening : making someone afraid or anxious; terrifying. Feminist : a person who supports feminism. Fastidious : very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

The one word substitution is Fratricide . Homicide - killing of one person by another. Regicide - the action of killing a king. Fratricide - the killing of one’s brother or sister. Suicide - intentionally causing one’s own death.

The one word substitution is Stoic. Sadist : the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. Psychiatrist : a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Aristocrat : a member of the aristocracy. Stoic : a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

The one word substitution is Soliloquy. Sinecure : a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. Pessimist : a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Philanthropist : a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. Soliloquy : an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

The one word substitution is Contagious. Incurable : (of a sick person or a disease) not able to be cured. Infectious : (of a disease or disease-causing organism) liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment. Fatal : leading to failure or disaster. Contagious : (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact.

The one word substitution is Liar. Crook : informal a person who is dishonest or a criminal. Liar : a man who rarely speaks the truth Scoundrel : a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue. Hypocrite : behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

The one word substitution is Panacea. Narcotics : an addictive drug affecting mood or behaviour, especially an illegal one. Antiseptic : preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. Lyric : (of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms. Panacea : a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

One word substitution is Genocide. Matricide : the killing of one's mother. Regicide : the action of killing a king. Homicide : the killing of one person by another. Genocide : the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group.

The one word substitution is Polygamy. Misogamy : the hatred of marriage. Bigamy : the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person. Monogamy : the practice of marrying or state of being married to one person at a time. Polygamy : the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.

The one word substitution is Apostle. Apothecary : a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs. Apotheosis : the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. Renegade : a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. Apostle : a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause.

The one word substitution is Charlatan. Crook : a person who is dishonest or a criminal. Apotheosis : the elevation of someone to divine status. Renegade : a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. Charlatan : a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.

The one word substitution is Renegade. Apostle : a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause. Apotheosis : the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. Charlatan : a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill. Renegade : having abandoned one's religious beliefs.

The one word substitution is Entomologist. Geologist : one who studies the physical structure and substance of the earth, their history, and the processes which act on them.. Zoologist : one who studies behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. Botanist : one who studies study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants. Entomologist : One who studies insect life.

The one word substitution is Dermatologist Ophthalmologist : who do treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Paediatrician : a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases. Cardiologist : medical practitioner specializing in diseases and abnormalities of the heart. Dermatologist : medical practitioner concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.

The one word substitution is Spinster. Artist : a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. Bachelor : a man who is not and has never been married. Misanthrope : a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. Spinster : an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.

The one word substitution is Gourmet. Curator : a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection. Parasite : an organism which lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the others expense. Stoic : a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. Gourmet : a connoisseur of good food or a person with a discerning palate.

The one word substitution is Bilingual. Bigot : a person who is a blind supporter of his religion. Bigamy : the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person. Brittle : hard but liable to break easily. Bilingual : speaking two languages fluently.

The one word substitution is Democracy. Autocracy : a system of government by one person with absolute power. Socialism : policy or practice based on the political and economic theory of socialism. Anarchy : a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems. Democracy : a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

The one word substitution is Epidemic. Academic : relating to education and scholarship. Incorrigible : not able to be changed or reformed. Invincible : too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Epidemic : a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

The one word substitution is Incredible. Irrevocable : Not able to be changed Inevitable : certain to happen, unavoidable. Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. Incredible : difficult to believe, extraordinary.

The one word substitution is Inevitable. Irreparable : impossible to rectify or repair. Incomparable : without an equal in quality or extent, matchless. Indisputable : unable to be challenged or denied. Inevitable : certain to happen, unavoidable.

The one word substitution is Ambidextrous. Sinister : One who able to use the left hand well. Ambivalent : having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. Amateur : a person who is contemptibly inept at a particular activity. Ambidextrous : able to use the right and left hands equally well.

The one word substitution is Plutocracy. Oligarchy : a small group of people having control of a country or organization. Aristocracy : a form of government in which power is held by the nobility. Pantisocracy : a form of utopian social organization in which all are equal in social position and responsibility. Plutocracy : government by the wealthy people.

The one word substitution is Arbitrator. Arbiter : a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter. Mediator : a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between. Agent provocateur : a person employed to induce others to break the law so that they can be convicted. Arbitrator : an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute.

The one word substitution is Homicide. Regicide : the action of killing a king. Fratricide : the killing of one's brother or sister. Genocide : the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group. Homicide : the killing of one person by another.

The one word substitution is Coercion. Conviction : a formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence. Confession : a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime. Cajolement : persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. Coercion : the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The one word substitution is Herbivorous. Carnivorous : feeding on other animals. Insectivorous : feeding on insects, worms, and other invertebrates. Graminivorous : feeding on grass. Herbivorous : an animal that feeds on plants.

The one word substitution is Constellation. Orbit : an area of activity, interest, or influence. Solar system : the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit round the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets. Comet : a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a 'tail' of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun. Constellation : Group of stars.

The one word substitution is Temporary. Transparent : easy to perceive or detect. Temporal : relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular. Temperate : showing moderation or self-restraint. Temporary : Lasting only for a very short time.

The one word substitution is Introspection. Meditation: attention or heed. Retrospection: the action of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, especially those in one's own life. Reflection : a thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else. Introspection : the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.