Useful One Word Substitution Quiz For SSC CGL And SSC CPO Exam 2018: 26 June

 

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Today, in this English quiz we are providing 15 One Word Substitution Questions. To make you learn basic English Vocabulary effectively is the motive behind the provided quiz. Attempt this quiz and prepare yourself flawlessly. We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams.

Directions: (1-15) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

Q1.  Sentimental in an exaggerated or false way.
(a) Maul
(b) Mawkish
(c) Maverick
(d) Meretricious

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S1. Ans.(b)
Sol.  Option B is the correct substitution.

Q2. The art of preaching or writing sermons.
(a) Homiletic
(b) Hone
(c) Holster
(d) Hubris

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S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.

Q3. A short-lived, serene episode of pastoral or romantic charm.
(a) Iconoclast
(b) Inasmuch
(c) Impunity
(d) Idyll

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S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.

Q4. Code of laws or set of principles usually religious in nature. 
(a) Calumny
(b) Cant
(c) Canon
(d) Caret

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S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Option C is the correct substitution.

Q5. A nominal leader with no real power.
(a) Filibuster
(b) Figurehead
(c) Flak
(d) Fervor

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S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.

Q6. The common people, commoner.
(a) Plebeian
(b) Platitude
(c) Plaque
(d) Prim

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S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.

Q7. Act of mercy killing.
(a) Asphyxiation
(b) Suicide
(c) Immolation
(d) Euthanasia

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S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.

Q8. Chief of a group of workmen.
(a) Foreman
(b) Chieftain
(c) Middleman
(d) Engineer

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S8. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.

Q9.  Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding.
(a) Thistle
(b) Stifle
(c) Sceptre
(d) Pestle

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S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.

Q10. Usage of an incorrect word in place of the one which is similar in pronunciation.
(a) Spoonerism
(b) Malapropism
(c) Blooper
(d) Corpsing

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S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.

Q11. A child secretly changed for another in infancy.
(a) Nipper
(b) Changeling
(c) Tiddler
(d) Tyke

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S11. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.

Q12. To take atonement for one’s sins.
(a) Expiate
(b) Renounce
(c) Remonstrate
(d) Recant

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S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.

Q13. A particular method of working.
(a) Methodology
(b) Knack
(c) Stratigraphy
(d) Modus operandi

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S13. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.

Q14. Harsh criticism or censure.
(a) Opprobrium
(b) Officious
(c) Perfunctory
(d) Approbation

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S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.

Q15. Not willing to yield or comply.
(a) Gouge
(b) Ford
(c) Gristle
(d) Froward

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S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.

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