One Word Substitution — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

One word substitute is Philistine Aromatic: having a pleasant and distinctive smell. Critic: a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something. Philistine: a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. Scholar: a specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the humanities.

One word substitute is Vulnerable Invincible : too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Vulnerable: exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Naive: (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. Sensitive: quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

One word substitute is Oligarchy Oligarchy: a small group of people having control of a country or organization. Monarchy: a form of government with a monarch at the head. Democracy: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Anarchy: a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

One word substitute is Isthmus Peninsula: a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. Isthmus: a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land. Continent: any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Antarctica). Gulf: a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

One word substitute is Numismatist Philatelist: a person who collects or studies stamps. Ornithologist: a person who studies or is an expert on birds. Statistician: an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics. Numismatist: someone who studies or collects coins, paper money, or medals.

One word substitution is Dotage . Imbecility: stupid or insane behaviour. Youth: the period between childhood and adult age. Dotage: the period of life in which a person is old and weak. Superannuation: regular payment made into a fund by an employee towards a future pension.

One word substitution is Incorrigible . Unintelligible: impossible to understand. Indelible: making marks that cannot be removed. Illegible: not clear enough to be read. Incorrigible: not able to be changed or reformed.

One word substitution is Intellectual . Expert: a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area. Intellectual: Intelligent; knowledgeable. Snob: a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior. Literate: able to read and write.

One word substitution is Stickler . Disciplinarian: a person who believes in or practises firm discipline. Stickler: a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behaviour. Instantaneous: occurring or done instantly. Boaster: a very boastful and talkative person.

One word substitution is Oligarchy . Monarchy: a form of government with a monarch at the head. Oligarchy: a small group of people having control of a country or organization. Plutocracy: a state or society governed by the wealthy. Autocracy: a system of government by one person with absolute power.

One word substitution is Pedantic . Pedantic: excessively concerned with minor details or rules. Verbose: using or expressed in more words than are needed. Pompous: self-important, arrogant. Ornate: elaborately or highly decorated.

One word substitution is Agenda . Schedule: a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. Timetable: a chart showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or aircraft.a chart showing the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or aircraft. Agenda: a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. Plan: a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

One word substitution is Evacuate . Evade: escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery. Evacuate: remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place. Avoid: keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). Exterminate: destroy completely.

One word substitution is Impostor . Magician: a person with magical powers. Rogue: a dishonest or unprincipled man. Liar: a person who tells lies. Impostor: a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.

One word substitution is Linguist . Linguist: a person skilled in foreign languages. Grammarian: a person who studies and writes about grammar. Polyglot: knowing or using several languages. Bilingual: speaking two languages fluently.

One word substitution is Cynic . Egoist: a self-centered or selfish person Fatalist: one who accepts all things and events as inevitable. Stoic: a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. Cynic: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.

One word substitution is Versatile . Versatile: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. Nubile: sexually mature; old enough for marriage. Exceptional: unusually good; outstanding. Gifted: having exceptional talent or natural ability.

One word substitution is Epitaph . Epitome: a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. Epistle: a letter. Epilogue: a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened. Epitaph: a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

One word substitution is Omnivorous . Omnivorous: feeding on a variety of food of both plant and animal origin. Omniscient: knowing everything. Irresistible: too powerful or convincing to be resisted. Insolvent: unable to pay debts owed.

One word substitution is Polyandry . Polygyny: polygamy in which a man has more than one wife. Polyphony: the style of simultaneously combining a number of parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other. Polyandry: polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband. Polychromy: the art of painting in several colours, especially as applied to ancient pottery, sculpture, and architecture.

One word substitution is Centrifugal . Centrifugal: moving or tending to move away from a centre. Centripetal: moving or tending to move towards a centre. Axiomatic: self-evident or unquestionable. Awry: away from the usual or expected course

One word substitution is Antiquarian . Antiquarian: a person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities. Junk-dealer: a person who buys and sells discarded or secondhand objects. Crank: turn (a handle) in order to start an engine. Archealogist: a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains.

One word substitution is Transparency . Red print: traditionally written or printed in red ink for emphasis. Blueprint: a design plan or other technical drawing. Negative: showing light and shade or colours reversed from those of the original. Transparency: a positive transparent photograph printed on transparent plastic or glass, able to be viewed using a slide projector.

One word substitution is Fastidious . Maiden: an unmarried girl or young woman. Mediaeval: relating to the Middle Ages. Precarious: not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Fastidious: very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

One word substitution is Bellicose . Bellicose: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. Aggressive: ready or likely to attack or confront Belligerent: engaged in a war or conflict, as recognized by international law. Militant: favouring confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause.

One word substitution is Boutique . Store: a place where things are kept for future use or sale. Stall: a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area. Boutique: a small shop selling fashionable clothes or accessories. Booth: a small temporary tent or structure at a market, fair, or exhibition, used for selling goods, providing information, or staging shows.

One word substitution is Illegible . Negligible: so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering. Illegible: not clear enough to be read. Ineligible: legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit. Incorrigible: not able to be changed or reformed.

One word substitution is Invisible . Insensible: unaware of or indifferent to. Intangible: unable to be touched; not having physical presence. Invisible: unable to be seen. Unseen: not seen or noticed.

One word substitution is Swat . Chop: cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife. Hew: chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool. Gnaw: bite at or nibble something persistently. Swat: hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object.

One word substitution is Taciturn . Servile: having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. Unequivocal: leaving no doubt. Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Synoptic: taking or involving a comprehensive mental view.

One word substitution is Incorrigible . Incurable: not able to be cured. Incorrigible: not able to be changed or reformed. Hardened: having become or been made hard or harder. Invulnerable: impossible to harm or damage.

One word substitution is Personify . Characterise: describe the distinctive nature or features of. Idol: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship. Personify: represent or embody (a quality, concept, etc.) in a physical form. Signify: be an indication of.

One word substitution is Agnostic . Cynic: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. Agnostic: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. Atheist: a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. Theist: a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.

One word substitution is Manuscript . Handicraft: activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects by hand. Manuscript: a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed. Handiwork: making things by hand, considered as a subject of instruction. Thesis: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

One word substitution is Sacrilege . Blasphemy: the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things. Heresy: belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Veneration: great respect.

One word substitution is Audible . Auditory: relating to the sense of hearing. Audio-visual: using both sight and sound, typically in the form of images and recorded speech or music. Audible: able to be heard. Audition: the power of hearing or listening.

One word substitution is Pseudonym . Nickname: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name. Pseudonym: a fictitious name, especially one used by an author. Nomenclature: the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline. Title: a name that describes someone's position or job.

One word substitute is Ornithology . Orology: study of mountains. Optology: the science of testing eyes for lenses. Ophthalmology: the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Ornithology: the scientific study of birds.

One word substitute is Asylum . Asylum: the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee. Sanatorium: an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness. Shelter: a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger. Orphanage: a residential institution for the care and education of orphans.

One word substitute is Posthumous . Posthumous: (of a child) born after the death of its father. Orphan: a child whose parents are dead. Bastard: a person born of parents not married to each other. Progenitor: a person or thing from which a person, animal, or plant is descended or originates.