English Language
One Word Substitution
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One Word Substitution Questions
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Articulate
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Manipulative
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Disrespectful
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Manual
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Manipulative' is one 'who exercises unscrupulous influence over situations'.
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Freedom
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Relief
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Leisure
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Quiet
C
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Explanation
'Leisure' means 'the time when one is not working or occupied; free time'.
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Gavel
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Ferrule
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Alloy
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Beetle
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Pesticide
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Germicide
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Patricide
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Regicide
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Patricide means the act of murdering one's father. Root 'patri' means father, and 'cide' means killing.
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Radicle
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Plumule
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Germination
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Annual
C
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Explanation
Germination is the process by which a seed begins to grow and develop into a new plant. Radicle is the embryonic root, Plumule is the embryonic shoot, Annual refers to a plant life cycle.
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Eligible
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Audible
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Inedible
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Pure
C
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Explanation
Inedible means not fit for consumption or eating. Eligible means qualified, Audible means able to be heard, Pure means clean or unmixed.
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Quadruped
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Rodent
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Parasite
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quadruped is an animal, esp. a mammal, with four feet.
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Irrigate
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Drought
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Stomata
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None of these
A
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Explanation
Irrigate means to supply land with water through artificial channels or systems. Drought is lack of water, Stomata are pores on leaves.
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Imports
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Expatriate
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Tariff
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Expatriate means to banish or exile someone from their native country. Imports refers to goods brought into a country, while tariff is a tax on imports/exports.
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Irrelevant
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Inevitable
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Invisible
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Immortal
A
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Irrelevant means not related or not to the point. Inevitable means unavoidable, invisible means cannot be seen, and immortal means living forever.
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Telephone
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Microscope
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Barometer
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None of these
A
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Explanation
A telephone is specifically designed to transmit voice over distances. A microscope is for magnifying small objects, and a barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
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Indelible
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Irreducible
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Invincible
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Infallible
D
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Explanation
Infallible means incapable of failure or error. Indelible means cannot be erased, irreducible cannot be simplified, and invincible cannot be defeated.
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Machete
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Switchblade
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Dagger
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Bayonet
D
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Explanation
A bayonet is specifically a knife-like weapon that attaches to the muzzle of a gun. A machete is a broad cleaving knife, a switchblade is a folding pocket knife, and a dagger is a thrusting weapon.
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Bulletin
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Garrison
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Conscript
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None of these
A
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Explanation
A bulletin is an official statement or report, especially on war or political matters. A garrison is a military post, and a conscript is an enlisted soldier.
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Diary
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Glossary
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Catalogue
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None of these
C
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Explanation
A catalogue is a systematic list of items, specifically books in a library. A diary is a personal journal, and a glossary explains terms.