One-Word Substitution

Option (4) is correct.

Option (1) is correct.

A person who dissents or is a non-conformist does not accept the established church.

Gregarious refers to animals that live in flocks or groups, or people who are sociable. Parasite, sensitive, and migratory do not specifically describe flocking behavior.

A fanatic is someone filled with excessive and often unreasoning zeal, especially for a religion or cause. Credulous means gullible, which is related but not as specific to religious zealotry as fanatic.

A germicide is a substance or agent that kills germs. The other options (pesticide, infanticide, fratricide) refer to killing specific entities like pests, infants, or brothers.

A numismatist is a person who collects or studies coins, medals, or currency. Philatelist collects stamps, and palmist reads palms.

Option (4) is correct.

A manicurist is a person who gives manicures, which involves caring for the hands and fingernails. Pedicure relates to feet.

Sepsis is the presence in tissues of harmful bacteria. Wound is an injury. Malignant is very harmful. Carbuncle is multiple boil in the skin. Thus option 3 is the answer.

Graminivorous animals are those that feed primarily on grass or grains. Herbivorous is a broader term for plant-eaters, while carnivorous and omnivorous refer to meat and mixed diets respectively.

A knell is the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. Call and summon are general verbs, and replica is a copy.

Option (3) is correct.

A carol is a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas. Anthem and prayer are broader terms.

A lapidist (or lapidary) is an artist or artisan who forms stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items. Oculist is an eye doctor.

Option (1) is correct.

While 'neurotic' is a clinical term, 'lunatic' is often used in general contexts to describe someone suffering from severe mental instability or a breakdown. Given the options, 'lunatic' is the intended answer for a person in this state.

Option (3) is correct.

Voluntary work is done by choice and is typically unpaid. Honorary usually implies a title given without the usual requirements, and apprentice is a trainee.

Option (3) is correct.

Garland and wreaths are flowers as part of an arrangement, not a collection of flowers (That is if there are any flowers at all).

Option (3) is correct.

A mortal is a living being that is subject to death. Immortal means living forever.

A spokesman (or spokesperson) is someone who speaks on behalf of another person or an organization.

Ineligible means not qualified or not permitted to be elected or chosen. Illegible means difficult to read.