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One Word Substitution — Questions with Solutions

15 solved One Word Substitution questions from English Comprehension, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who speaks two languages fluently'.

'A person who speaks two languages fluently' के लिए सही एक-शब्द विकल्प चुनें।

  1. A. Accusation
  2. B. Denunciation
  3. C. Bilingual
  4. D. Indictment

Solution

'Bilingual' means fluent in two languages.

Q2. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of temporary disuse or suspension.'

  1. A. Intermission
  2. B. Recess
  3. C. Abeyance
  4. D. Dormancy

Solution

Abeyance refers to a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Q3. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers.

  1. A. Horticulturist
  2. B. Botanist
  3. C. Gardener
  4. D. Florist

Solution

A 'Florist' is a person who sells and arranges cut flowers professionally.

Q4. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who avoids pleasures and lives with strict self-discipline'.

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who avoids pleasures and lives with strict self-discipline'.

  1. A. Skeptic
  2. B. Ascetic
  3. C. Mystic
  4. D. Agnostic

Solution

An ascetic is someone who practices severe self-denial and abstains from physical pleasures for spiritual or disciplined reasons.

Q5. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: "A feeling of listless dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest."

  1. A. Languor
  2. B. Ennui
  3. C. Zeal
  4. D. Rapture

Solution

'Ennui' is a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

Q6. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who avoids pleasures and lives with strict self-discipline'.

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who avoids pleasures and lives with strict self-discipline'.

  1. A. Skeptic
  2. B. Ascetic
  3. C. Mystic
  4. D. Agnostic

Solution

An ascetic is someone who practices severe self-denial and abstains from physical pleasures for spiritual or disciplined reasons.

Q7. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. Incapable of being defeated

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. Incapable of being defeated

  1. A. Invisible
  2. B. Unavoidable
  3. C. Invincible
  4. D. Ineluctable

Solution

'Invincible' means too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

Q8. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group

  1. A. Squad
  2. B. Clique
  3. C. Employees
  4. D. Lobby

Solution

A 'Clique' is an exclusive group of people who share interests and do not readily allow others to join them.

Q9. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. A short interesting story about a real person or event

  1. A. Poem
  2. B. Sketch
  3. C. Anecdote
  4. D. Narrative

Solution

An 'anecdote' is a brief, revealing, and often humorous account of an individual person or an incident.

Q10. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. She is proficient in speaking many languages.

  1. A. Monolithic
  2. B. Multilingual
  3. C. Heterolinguistic
  4. D. Bilingual

Solution

'Multilingual' refers to someone who is able to speak multiple languages proficiently.

Q11. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who likes to argue about anything

  1. A. Reticent
  2. B. Coward
  3. C. Veracious
  4. D. Contentious

Solution

A 'contentious' person is one who is prone to causing arguments or controversy.

Q12. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Unit of weight for precious stones

  1. A. Pure
  2. B. Reliable
  3. C. Carat
  4. D. Accurate

Solution

A 'carat' is the standard unit of mass/weight used globally for measuring precious stones like diamonds.

Q13. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where fruit trees are grown

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where fruit trees are grown

  1. A. Orchard
  2. B. Garden
  3. C. Quay
  4. D. Museum

Solution

An 'Orchard' is a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees.

Q14. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A government by the officials

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A government by the officials

  1. A. Autocracy
  2. B. Bureaucracy
  3. C. Monarchy
  4. D. Plutocracy

Solution

'Bureaucracy' refers to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials.

Q15. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who does not show response to good or bad

  1. A. Stoic
  2. B. Sceptic
  3. C. Cynic
  4. D. Phobic

Solution

A 'Stoic' is a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.