One Word Substitution MCQs

English

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.

703
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 24 of 36
Question #461
A person who is very sincere
A. Sincere
B. Hypocritical
C. Disingenuous
D. Insincere

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sincere means free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #462
A person who is very insincere
A. Disingenuous
B. Genuine
C. Sincere
D. Heartfelt

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Disingenuous means not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #463
A person who is very aloof
A. Aloof
B. Affable
C. Genial
D. Cordial

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Aloof means not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #464
A person who is very wealthy
A. Destitute
B. Pauper
C. Affluent
D. Impecunious

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Affluent means having a great deal of money; wealthy.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #465
A person who is very eloquent
A. Inarticulate
B. Inept
C. Rambling
D. Eloquent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Eloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #466
A person who is very inarticulate
A. Fluent
B. Inarticulate
C. Eloquent
D. Articulate

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Inarticulate means unable to express oneself clearly or fluently.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #467
A person who is very talented
A. Inept
B. Clumsy
C. Gifted
D. Incompetent

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gifted means having exceptional talent or natural ability.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #468
A person who is very inept
A. Gifted
B. Able
C. Inept
D. Talented

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Inept means having or showing no skill; clumsy.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #469
A person who is very honest
A. Duplicitous
B. Mendacious
C. Deceitful
D. Candid

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Candid means truthful and straightforward; frank.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #470
A person who is very courageous
A. Timid
B. Dauntless
C. Cowardly
D. Faint-hearted

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Dauntless means showing fearlessness and determination.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #471
A person who is very fearful
A. Intrepid
B. Dauntless
C. Valiant
D. Timorous

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Timorous means showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #472
A person who is very careful
A. Sloppy
B. Meticulous
C. Negligent
D. Careless

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #473
A person who is very careless
A. Heedless
B. Meticulous
C. Thorough
D. Painstaking

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Heedless means showing a reckless lack of care or attention.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #474
A person who is very influential
A. Powerless
B. Ineffective
C. Weak
D. Potent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Potent means having great power, influence, or effect.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #475
A person who is very quick
A. Dawdling
B. Lagging
C. Sluggish
D. Swift

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Swift means happening quickly or promptly.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #476
A person who is very deep thinker
A. Profound
B. Frivolous
C. Superficial
D. Shallow

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Profound means very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #477
A person who is very shallow
A. Profound
B. Insightful
C. Superficial
D. Deep

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Superficial means existing or occurring at or on the surface, or not thorough, deep, or complete.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #478
A person who is very practical
A. Pragmatic
B. Impractical
C. Visionary
D. Idealistic

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #479
A person who is very impractical
A. Impractical
B. Realistic
C. Pragmatic
D. Sensible

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Impractical means not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #480
A person who is very creative
A. Prosaic
B. Unimaginative
C. Mundane
D. Innovative

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Innovative means featuring new methods; advanced and original.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution