English Language
One Word Substitution
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One Word Substitution Questions
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acquaint
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odious
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ominous
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ostentatiously
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none
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To acquaint means to make someone aware of or familiar with something. The other options are adjectives describing negative qualities.
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heraldic
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acrimonious
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hone lover
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smeared
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none
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Acrimonious describes a speech or debate that is angry and bitter. The other options are unrelated.
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acuter
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acumen
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pulverous
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goof
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none
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Acumen is the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. Acuter is just a comparative adjective.
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acrimonious
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agile
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adamant
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aneurism
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none
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Adamant refers to refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. The other options are unrelated.
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adonis
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avarice
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acrimonious
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abate
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ostentatious person
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Adonis is a term used to describe a very handsome young man, derived from Greek mythology. The other options are unrelated.
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aetiology
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adminalogy
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capriciousology
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cardiology
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none
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Aetiology (or etiology) is the study of the causes, origins, or reasons behind diseases. The other options are nonsense words or unrelated fields.
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agnostic
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aggravate
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absconder
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loquacious natured
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none
A
Correct answer
Explanation
An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. The other options are unrelated.
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Somnambulist
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Chorister
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Pilgrim
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Collier
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A person who walks in their sleep is a somnambulist. Somna = sleep, ambulate = walk. Hence, a somnambulist is a person who walks in their sleep.
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Entomologist
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Palaentologist
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Astrologist
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Ornithologist
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Conjugal
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Nuptial
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Annulment
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Celibacy
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Celibacy is the state of being unmarried, often associated with religious vows, though it generally refers to the state of not being married.
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Chef
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Glutton
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Connoisseur
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A glutton is a person who eats and drinks excessively.
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Patron
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Sexton
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Taxidermist
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Masseur
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A sexton is an officer of a church who is in charge of the maintenance of the church buildings and grounds.
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Optimist
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Pessimist
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Sadist
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Percussionist
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A pessimist is someone who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen.
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Novice
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Apprentice
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Dextrous
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Ambidexter
D
Correct answer
Explanation
An ambidexter (or ambidextrous person) is someone who can use both hands with equal ease.
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Inferno
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Waltz
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Chateau
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Fuseiage
A
Correct answer
Explanation
An inferno is a large fire that is dangerously out of control, often used metaphorically to describe a place like hell.