One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations

A Martyr is a person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs, or who sacrifices their life for a cause. A Soldier fights. A Patriot loves their country. A Revolutionary seeks change.

To Finish means to bring a task or activity to an end. Hurl means to throw. Hustle means to push or move quickly. Final is an adjective, not a verb in this context.

A Spinster is a traditional, often considered outdated, term for an unmarried woman, typically one who is past the usual age for marrying. A Bachelor is an unmarried man. A Matron is a married woman. Virgin refers to sexual inexperience.

A Pedantic style is one that is excessively concerned with minor details, rules, or with making an ostentatious display of knowledge. Ornate means complexly decorated. Verbose means using too many words. Pompous means self-important.

An Arsonist is a person who deliberately sets fire to property. Incendiarist is a synonym but Arsonist is the more common legal term. A Plagiarist copies writing. An Anarchist believes in no government.

A Cynic is a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and that human nature is essentially evil. A Sceptic doubts claims. An Agnostic doubts God's existence. A Misogynist hates women.

Anatomy is the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms. Neurology studies the nerves. Anthropology studies human societies. Hygiene is the science of health.

Camouflage is the use of materials or coloring to hide or disguise the presence of a person, animal, or object. A Mask or Cover is a physical object. Pretence is an act of trying to appear a certain way.

A Recluse is a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. A Sage is a wise person. Venerable means worthy of respect. Quietus means a final end.

An Affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court, often in the presence of a magistrate or notary. A Dossier is a collection of documents. A Voucher is for a purchase.

An Obstetrician is a physician who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (delivering babies). A Paediatrician treats children. A Gynaecologist treats female reproductive health. A Psychiatrist treats mental illness.

A Noose is a loop with a running knot that tightens as it is pulled, specifically known for its use in hangings or as a snare. Cable and Cord are general terms for rope. A Chord is a term in music or geometry.

An Anniversary is the date on which an event took place in a previous year, celebrated yearly. A Birthday is the anniversary of one's birth. A Centenary is a 100-year anniversary. A Jubilee marks a special anniversary (e.g., 25, 50).

An Arsenal is a place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made. An Armoury is also a place where arms are kept, but Arsenal is the more common term, especially for manufacturing. A Godown is a warehouse. A Cellar is underground storage.

A Custodian is a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something, such as a public building. A Warden is in charge of a prison or hostel. A Dean is a university official.

Insular means having a narrow-minded or limited outlook, interested only in one's own group or country. Patriotic means loving one's country. A Fanatic is overly zealous. A Usurer lends money at high interest.

Incorrigible means (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. Invulnerable means impossible to harm. Incurable means not able to be cured. Hardened means fixed in a way of life.

An Intruder is a person who enters a place without permission or invitation. A Burglar enters a building illegally to steal. A Thief steals. A Vandal damages property.

An Interregnum is the period between two successive reigns or governments. An Intermission is a pause in a performance. An Anachronism is something belonging to the wrong time period.

A Ballad is a poem or song, often in short stanzas, narrating a story. An Epic is a long poem about heroic deeds. A Sonnet is a 14-line poem. A Ballet is a dance performance.