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GOLDEN MCQS OF VOCAB

One-word substitution - 04

1. Choose the word that can substitute the given 7. Select the most appropriate option that can
group of words. be used as a one-word substitute for the
Exaggerated claims, not meant to be taken underlined segment in the following sentence.
seriously The king’s coronation ceremony was a grand
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 Shift-IV affair, with all the nobles and dignitaries dressed
in their finest insignia of royalty.
(a) Hypergamy (b) Hyperbole

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SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 Shift-II
(c) Hyperpyrexia (d) Hyperreal
(a) ornaments (b) regalia

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2. Choose the word that can substitute the given
group of words. (c) regals (d) spectres

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A publication containing astronomical or 8. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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meteorological information word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of houses in a village

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SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 Shift-IV

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(a) Bane (b) Almanac SSC IMD 14/12/2022 Shift-III

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(c) Conscription

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group of words.

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(d) Allegory
Select the most appropriate word for the given

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A thing that motivates or encourages someone to
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(a) Colony
(c) Cluster
(b) Hamlet
(d) Crew
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words/

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do something. phrase.
The killing of a group of people in a deliberate
SSC CPO Pre 14/03/2019 Shift-I
manner
(a) Remuneration (b) Salary
SSC IMD 15/12/2022 Shift-II
(c) Incentive (d) Allowance
(a) Homicide (b) Regicide

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4. Select the most appropriate word for the given (c) Genocide (d) Uxoricide
group of words.
10. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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A specialist who treats diseases of the nervous word substitute for the given group of words.
system The date when both, day and night are of
SSC MTS 16/08/2019 approximately equal length

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(c) Neurologist
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(a) Orthopedician (b) Paediatrician
(d) Gynaecologist
Select the option that can be used as a one-
(a) Equinox
(c) Equator
SSC CGL Pre 02/12/2022 Shift-III
(b) Equilibrium
(d) Equine

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word substitute for the given group of words. 11. Select the option that can be used as a one-
Ordinary and dull word substitute for the given group of words.
The act of killing one’s mother
SSC GD 06/12/2021 Shift-I
SSC CGL Pre 05/12/2022 Shift-IV
(a) Familiar (b) shallow
(a) Matricide (b) Homicide
(c) Callous (d) Mundane
(c) Uxoricide (d) Regicide
6. Select the option that can be used as a one- 12. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. word substitute for the given group of words.
One who believes in the existence of a god or gods An eccentric manner of living
SSC CHSL Pre 02/06/2022 Shift-II SSC CGL Pre 06/12/2022 Shift-III
(a) Linguist (b) Atheist (a) Misanthrope (b) Gourmet
(c) Theist (d) Leftist (c) Numismatist (d) Bohemian

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13. Select the option that can be used as a one- 21. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. word substitute for the given group of words.
The property left to someone by a will A person who is unsure about God’s existence
SSC CGL Pre 06/12/2022 Shift-III SSC CPO 12/10/2022 Shift-III
(a) Lexical (b) Legend (a) Atheist (b) Agnostic
(c) Ledger (d) Legacy (c) Theist (d) Theologist
14. Select the option that can be used as a one- 22. Select the most appropriate option that can
word substitute for the given group of words. substitute the underlined segment in the given
A perfectionist sentence.
SSC CGL Pre 07/12/2022 Shift-IV I helped Siben monetarily even though I knew
(a) Ambidextrous (b) Omniscient that he is unable to pay his debts.
(c) Optimist (d) Meticulous Head Constable (M) DP- Nov. 2022
15. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) innate (b) insolvent

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word substitute for the given group of words (c) incapable (d) insolent
Allowance given to a wife from her husband on 23. Select the option that can be used as a one-

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separation word substitute for the given group of words.

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SSC CGL Pre 07/12/2022 Shift-I One who walks in sleep
(a) Allegory (b) Alimony SSC CPO 17/10/2022 Shift-III

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(c) Advocacy

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(a) Somnambulist
(c) Ventriloquist
(b) Noctambulist
(d) Somniloquist
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word substitute for the given group of words.
Words that begin with the same letter, syllable word substitute for the given group of words.

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or sound Well known for bad qualities

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(a) Pun

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(c) Alliteration
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SSC CGL Pre 12/12/2022 Shift-III
(b) Metaphor
(d) Hyperbole
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
One who can speak two languages
25.
(a) Toxic
(c) Incongruous
SSC CPO 19/10/2022 Shift-I
(b) Naughty
(d) Notorious
Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
Killing one self
SSC CGL Pre 12/12/2022 Shift-I SSC MTS 14/07/2022 Shift-III

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(a) Trilingual (b) Multilingual (a) Regicide (b) Homicide
(c) Monolingual (d) Bilingual (c) Matricide (d) Suicide

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18. Select the option that can be used as a one- 26. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. word substitute for the given group of words.
The quality of being honest and having strong

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The scientific study of plants and their structure
moral principles
SSC CGL Pre 12/12/2022 Shift-II

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SSC CPO 09/11/2022 Shift-II
(a) Plantation (b) Environment
(a) Ridicule (b) Uptight
(c) Biology (d) Botany
(c) Integrity (d) Stuck-up

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19. Select the option that can be used as a one-
27. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
word substitute for the given group of words.
A list or collection of books or informative
graphics The scientific study of worms and insects

SSC CGL Pre 13/12/2022 Shift-III SSC CPO 09/11/2022 Shift-II

(a) Hamlet (b) Bale (a) Entomology (b) Anemology
(c) Gallery (d) Catalogue (c) Anatomy (d) Zoology
20. Select the option that can be used as a one- 28. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words. word substitute for the given group of words.
A piece of land where fruit trees are grown A group of worshippers
SSC GD 16/11/2021 Shift-III SSC CPO 10/11/2022 Shift-I
(a) Pasture (b) Orchard (a) Congregation (b) Posse
(c) Barnyard (d) Meadow (c) Constellation (d) Caravan

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29. Select the option that can be used as a one- 33. Select the most appropriate one word to
word substitute for the given group of words. substitute the given group of words.
A letter, poem etc. whose author is unknown. one who lives on others
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 Shift-III SSC CGL Mains 08/08/2022
(a) Anomalous (b) Autonomous (a) hypocrite (b) parasite
(c) Anonymous (d) Autocrat (c) flatterer (d) shrewd
30. Select the option that can be used as a one- 34. Select the word which means the same as the
word substitute for the given group of words. group of words given.
A person who regards the whole world as his a doctor who specializes in heart diseases
country
SSC CGL Mains 08/08/2022
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 Shift-I
(a) Nephrologist (b) Dermatologist
(a) Convalescent (b) Countryman
(c) Urologist (d) Cardiologist

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(c) Metropolitan (d) Cosmopolitan
35. Select the most appropriate one word to
31. Select the option that can be used as a one- substitute the given group of words.

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word substitute for the given group of words.
one who is all powerful

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A person employed to drive a private or hired car.
SSC CGL Mains 08/08/2022

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SSC CGL Pre 24/08/2021 Shift-III
(a) emperor (b) omnipotent
(a) Pilot (b) Chauffeur

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(c) sovereign (d) conqueror

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(c) Captain (d) Escort

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36. Select the option that can be used as a one-
32. Select the option that can be used as a one-
word substitute for the given group of words.
word substitute for the given group of words.

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A thing or substance that is liable to catch fire

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One who is extravagantly romantic, chivalrous
easily
and impractical.
SSC MTS 05/07/2022 Shift-I

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SSC Selection Post - X 03/08/2022 Shift-III
(a) Extinguishable (b) Inaudible
(a) Blonde (b) Quixotic
(c) Inflammable (d) Incombustible
(c) Teetotaler (d) Virago

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (b)
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