One Word Substitution MCQs

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One Word Substitution MCQs

Practice One Word Substitution MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn vocabulary enhancement, precise word usage and commonly asked one word substitutions through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #1
One who is present everywhere
A. Omnivorous
B. Omnipresent
C. Omniscient
D. Omnipotent
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time.
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Question #2
A person who is unable to pay his debts
A. Bankrupt
B. Miser
C. Pauper
D. Insolvent
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Insolvent refers to a person who cannot pay their debts.
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Question #3
Murder of a brother
A. Patricide
B. Fratricide
C. Regicide
D. Homicide
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Fratricide is the killing of one's brother.
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Question #4
A government by the nobility
A. Democracy
B. Autocracy
C. Aristocracy
D. Plutocracy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Aristocracy is government by the privileged or noble class.
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Question #5
A person who believes in the existence of God
A. Skeptic
B. Atheist
C. Theist
D. Agnostic
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A Theist is one who believes in the existence of a God or gods.
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Question #6
Something that is no longer in use
A. Ancient
B. Archaic
C. Obsolete
D. Antique
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Obsolete means no longer produced or used; out of date.
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Question #7
A person who is indifferent to pain and pleasure
A. Ascetic
B. Stoic
C. Epicure
D. Cynic
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A Stoic is a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
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Question #8
A place where clothes are kept
A. Wardrobe
B. Almirah
C. Cupboard
D. Coffer
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A wardrobe is a large, tall cupboard or closet for keeping clothes.
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Question #9
One who is all powerful
A. Omnivorous
B. Omnipresent
C. Omnipotent
D. Omniscient
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Omnipotent means having unlimited power; able to do anything.
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Question #10
A person who hates women
A. Misogamist
B. Misanthropist
C. Misanthrope
D. Misogynist
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Misogynist is a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
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Question #11
One who is easily deceived
A. Cynical
B. Incredulous
C. Credulous
D. Skeptical
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Credulous means having or showing too great a readiness to believe things, especially without sufficient evidence.
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Question #12
A person who knows many languages
A. Linguist
B. Philologist
C. Bilingual
D. Polyglot
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polyglot is a person who knows and is able to use several languages.
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Question #13
That which cannot be corrected
A. Ineffable
B. Inevitable
C. Incorrigible
D. Infallible
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Incorrigible means not able to be changed or reformed.
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Question #14
A place where coins and medals are made
A. Mint
B. Forge
C. Foundry
D. Workshop
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A mint is a place where money is coined, especially under state authority.
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Question #15
A person who is overly concerned with his health
A. Hypochondriac
B. Valetudinarian
C. Neurotic
D. Somatic
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Hypochondriac is a person who is abnormally anxious about their health.
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Question #16
The study of the origin and history of words
A. Etymology
B. Linguistics
C. Philology
D. Semantics
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
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Question #17
A person who is beyond reform
A. Inveterate
B. Irredeemable
C. Ingrate
D. Incorrigible
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Incorrigible means not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
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Question #18
A person who lends money at high interest
A. Pawnbroker
B. Usurer
C. Creditor
D. Banker
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Usurer is a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest.
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Question #19
A statement that is not clear
A. Ambiguous
B. Equivocal
C. Vague
D. Obscure
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
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Question #20
A person who is very lazy
A. Sluggard
B. Idler
C. Loiterer
D. Laggard
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sluggard is a lazy, sluggish person.
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