One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Clairvoyance is the supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact. A Connoisseur is a judge of taste. Conscription is compulsory military enlistment. A Constellation is a group of stars.

A Connoisseur is an expert judge in matters of taste (e.g., art, food, music). Clairvoyance is mental sight. A Constituency is a body of voters. A Cynic is a sneering fault-finder.

Conscription is compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. A Constellation is a group of stars. A Contemporary is a person living at the same time. Voluntary means done of one's own accord.

A Constellation is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. Conscription is compulsory enlistment. A Constituency is a body of voters. A Cosmopolitan feels at home in the world.

A Constituency is a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body. A Constellation is a group of stars. A Contemporary lives at the same time. A Convalescent is recovering from illness.

A Convalescent is a person who is recovering after an illness or operation. A Contemporary lives at the same time. A Cosmetic is for beautifying. A Patient is a person receiving medical treatment.

A Cosmetic is a preparation applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance. A Convalescent is recovering from illness. A Cosmopolitan feels at home in the world. An Emetic causes vomiting.

A Coupe is a compartment with two seats in a railway carriage. A Tea-cosy covers a teapot. A Cabin is a room on a ship or aircraft. A Bunk is a type of bed.

A Cuckold is a man whose wife is sexually unfaithful. A Cynic is a fault-finder. A Desperado is a desperate or reckless person. Celibate means not married.

A Cynic is a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons; a fault-finder. A Cuckold is the husband of an unfaithful wife. A Desperado is a reckless criminal. A Connoisseur is a judge of taste.

A Bigot is a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions. To Accelerate is to increase speed. A Stoic is indifferent to pain. An Egoist thinks only of himself.

A Crank is a person who holds an eccentric belief, especially one that is dismissed as irrational. A Tradition is a custom. Verbose means full of words. A Savant is a learned man.

A Sinecure is a position that provides a salary or high pay but requires little or no work. An 'Honorary' position, by contrast, is unpaid. 'Gratis' means free of charge. 'Ex-officio' means a position held by virtue of holding another office.

A Connoisseur is an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in the fine arts. A 'Veteran' has long experience. A 'Philistine' is indifferent to art. A 'Dilettante' is an amateur who dabbles, not an expert.

A Stoic is a person who can endure pain or hardship (and by extension, is indifferent to pleasure) without showing feelings. An 'Ascetic' actively denies pleasure. A 'Hermit' lives in solitude.

A Hippy (or Hippie) is a member of a counterculture known for rejecting conventional societal standards, often expressed through non-traditional clothing. A 'Joker' tells jokes. A 'Scapegoat' is blamed for others.

Fratricide is the act of killing one's brother. 'Patricide' is the killing of a father. 'Regicide' is the killing of a king. 'Homicide' is the general term for killing a human.

Kleptomania is the specific psychological term for an irresistible impulse to steal items. 'Logomania' is obsessive talking. 'Nymphomania' relates to sexual desire. 'Hypomania' is a mood state.

Ennui is a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; boredom. 'Fatigue' is tiredness from effort. 'Languor' is a state of stillness. 'Debility' is physical weakness.

An Altruist is someone unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (all and sundry). A 'Philanthropist' is similar but strongly implies donating money. An 'Optimist' is hopeful. A 'Humanist' focuses on human values.