One Word Substitution for Competitive Exams

 Ephemeral means temporary or something that lasts for a brief time.

Sinecure means any office or position providing an income or other advantage, but requiring little or no work.
 

Insolvent means bankrupt or unable to pay one's debt. Tender and fragile mean soft/delicate. Impending means imminent or about to happen. Hence, option 3 is correct.

It means likely to occur at any moment; impending.

'Memorise' means 'to commit to memory' or 'to learn by heart'.

A mercenary is someone who serves for monetary gains.

Option (2) is correct.

The yellow part of an egg is called yolk.

A queue is a line of people.

Aphonia is the loss of voice due to a disease or injury to the vocal chords. Other options are incorrect.

Careen means to turn a ship on its side for cleaning, caulking or repairing.

'Viaduct' is correct. It is a bridge composed of several small spans for crossing a valley or a gorge.

A piscivore is a carnivorous animal which eats primarily fish. 

Jetsam is correct.

Flotsam is the correct answer.

Strop is the correct answer.

A chassis is the structural framework or backbone of a car that supports all major components including the engine, transmission, suspension, wheels, and body. It provides the necessary strength and rigidity for the vehicle while allowing flexibility in design. The term comes from the French word meaning 'frame' and is fundamental to automotive engineering.

Carillon is correct.

'Menu' is correct.

Alias is the false or assumed identity. Hence, it is correct.

A pannier is one of a pair of baskets, bags, or containers that are slung over the back of a donkey, mule, or horse to carry loads. Traditionally used for transporting goods, especially in mountainous or rural areas, panniers distribute weight evenly on both sides of the animal for balance and comfort. The word comes from the Old French 'panier' meaning bread basket.

A niche is a recessed hollow space or cavity in a wall, typically designed to hold a statue, vase, or other decorative object. Niches are common architectural features in classical and religious buildings, used to display artwork, religious icons, or memorial statues while protecting them and creating visual interest in the wall space. The term comes from the French and Latin words meaning 'nest'.

Option (3) is correct.

Parsimonious means being extremely frugal or careful with money, which directly matches 'being over-particular about spending of money.' The other options all describe generosity or wastefulness, which are the opposite behavior.

A felloe is the outer rim of a wheel, especially a wooden wheel, to which the spokes are attached. Flotsam and jetsam are terms for shipwreck debris floating in or sunk in water.