One Word Substitution Questions

Multiple choice
  1. might have married her

  2. should have married her

  3. must have married her

  4. No improvement needed

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Might have'  suggests that there was a small possibility of something happening.

Multiple choice
  1. Autocracy

  2. Aristocracy

  3. Cynic

  4. Bigamy

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bigamy is the practice of having two spouses simultaneously (two wives or two husbands, though typically refers to two wives in common usage). The prefix 'bi-' means two. The other options have different meanings: autocracy (rule by one person), aristocracy (rule by privileged class), and cynic (person who believes only selfish motives drive human actions).

Multiple choice
  1. Homicide

  2. Illegible

  3. Illiterate

  4. Suicide

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C Correct answer
Explanation

An illiterate person is someone who cannot read or write. This is the correct term for lack of basic literacy skills. The other options are incorrect: homicide (killing of a human), illegible (difficult or impossible to read - usually refers to handwriting, not a person), and suicide (act of killing oneself). The word roots help - 'il-' means not, 'litera' refers to letters/reading.

Multiple choice
  1. Inaudible

  2. Bigot

  3. Venal

  4. Ventriloquist

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A ventriloquist is a performer who can speak without moving their lips and make their voice appear to come from elsewhere, especially a dummy. The word comes from Latin 'ventriloquus' meaning 'one who speaks from the belly'. This is a specialized entertainment skill used in puppet shows and performances.

Multiple choice
  1. Inimitable

  2. Homicide

  3. Suicide

  4. Epitaph

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Inimitable means something so unique or excellent that it cannot be copied or imitated. The word comes from Latin 'inimitabilis' - 'in' (not) + 'imitabilis' (imitable). Writers often describe performers, artists, or styles as inimitable when their qualities are distinctive and matchless.

Multiple choice
  1. Patricide

  2. Obsolete

  3. Immigrant

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Patricide specifically means the murder of one's father. The term derives from Latin 'pater' (father) + 'cida' (killer). This is a specific form of homicide, similar to other 'cide' words like matricide (mother) or fratricide (brother). It's both a legal term and a concept in classical literature.

Multiple choice
  1. Bigot

  2. Deprecate

  3. Parasite

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Deprecate means to express disapproval of something, to criticize it, or to protest against it. The word comes from Latin 'deprecari' (to pray away or avert). In modern usage, it means to condemn or express strong disapproval, especially about practices, behaviors, or outdated methods.

Multiple choice
  1. Polyglot

  2. Fatalist

  3. Anarchist

  4. Optimist

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C Correct answer
Explanation

An anarchist is someone who seeks to overthrow or actively subvert established government and authority. The term derives from Greek 'an' (without) + 'archos' (ruler). Anarchists believe society can function without formal government structures and often advocate for stateless systems.

Multiple choice
  1. Monarch

  2. Cannibal

  3. Bankrupt

  4. Teetotaler

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A teetotaler is someone who completely abstains from alcoholic drinks. The term originated in 19th-century temperance movements, possibly from 'T-total' (total abstinence) with emphasis on the letter T. Teetotalers avoid all alcohol consumption, often for health, religious, or personal reasons.

Multiple choice
  1. Ambiguous

  2. Immigrant

  3. Legal

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An immigrant is someone who lives in a foreign country, having moved there from another country. The word comes from Latin 'immigrare' (to move into). Immigrants leave their homeland to settle in another nation, whether temporarily or permanently, for various reasons like work, education, or safety.