One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations

The Horizon is the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet. The 'Zenith' is the point in the sky directly above an observer.

An Autocrat is a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others. A 'Democrat' believes in democracy. A 'Bureaucrat' is an official. A 'Fanatic' is over-enthusiastic.

An Advocate is a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy (an idea). A 'Pioneer' is the first to do something. An 'Adviser' gives advice.

An Eccentric person is (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange; having odd habits. 'Cynical' means distrustful. 'Introvert' means shy. 'Moody' means temperamental.

Antiquated means old-fashioned or outdated; 'behind time.' 'Lazy', 'Sluggish', and 'Indolent' are synonyms for inactive or slow, but not for being outdated.

An Epicurean is a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink. This philosophy is often simplified to 'eat, drink, and be merry'. A 'Stoic' is the opposite.

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type (letters and characters) for printing. 'Calligraphy' is artful handwriting. 'Topography' is map-making. 'Cryptography' is code-making.

A Cuckold is the specific term for a man whose wife is sexually unfaithful. The other terms are unrelated.

Sadism is the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. 'Masochism' is the opposite (deriving pleasure from receiving pain). 'Malevolence' is ill will.

In this specific context, a 'Pirate' can refer to one who robs a smuggler. A 'Hijacker' seizes vehicles. A 'Malefactor' is a general criminal. A 'Philanderer' is a flirt.

A Hippodrome was an ancient Greek stadium for horse and chariot racing. An 'Arena' is a general term for a venue. A 'Sanatorium' is for health. A 'Hangar' is for planes.

A Malingerer is a person who feigns or exaggerates illness to escape duty or work. A 'Truant' skips school. A 'Hypocrite' is duplicitous.

Telepathy is the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses. 'Psychology' is the study of the mind. 'Telecommunication' is technology (phones, internet).

Pleonasm is the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g., 'a free gift'), implying redundancy. 'Circumlocution' is using many words to be vague or evasive. 'Verbatim' means word for word.

Phrenology is the pseudoscientific study of the shape and size of the skull as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities. 'Physiology' studies body functions. 'Anthropology' studies human culture.

A Fanatic is a person filled with excessive, single-minded, and often mistaken enthusiasm for a cause. A 'Martyr' dies for a cause. A 'Pedant' is obsessive about rules. A 'Patriot' loves their country.

A Liar is a person who does not tell the truth as a habit. 'Scoundrel' and 'Crook' imply general dishonesty or criminality. A 'Hypocrite' pretends to have morals they do not.

Dusk is the darker stage of twilight, immediately after sunset and before total night. 'Dawn' is in the morning. 'Evening' is a more general period.

Polygyny is the specific practice of a man having more than one wife. 'Polyandry' is a woman having more than one husband. 'Matrimony' is marriage. 'Celibacy' is abstaining from marriage.

To Pacify means to quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of; to bring peace to (a country or region). 'Soothe' and 'Tranquilize' are about calming. 'Harmonise' is about agreement.