One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 31)

Anaemia is a medical condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. Amnesia is memory loss. Insomnia is the inability to sleep. An Allergy is a hypersensitive immune reaction.

Effeminate means (of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman. Loquacious means talkative. Celibate means abstaining from marriage. Epicurean means fond of pleasure.

Obsolete means no longer produced or used; out of date. Ancient means from the distant past. Exotic means from a foreign country. Primitive means from an early stage of development.

A Spendthrift is a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way and does not know how to save. Lavish and Reckless describe the *way* money is spent, but Spendthrift describes the *person*.

A Septuagenarian is a person who is from 70 to 79 years old. An Octogenarian is 80-89. A Nonagenarian is 90-99. A Centenarian is 100 or older.

An Infiltrator is a person who secretly 'sneaks into' an organization or country to gain information or cause disruption. An Invader enters by force. A Sniper is a marksman. An Aggressor attacks.

An Excursion is a short journey or trip made by a group, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity. A Hike is a long walk. A Picnic is a meal eaten outdoors. A Stroll is a leisurely walk.

A Rabble is a disorderly or rowdy crowd of people. A Mob is also a disorderly crowd, but Rabble strongly implies a noisy, coarse scene. A Crowd is a general large group. A Congregation is for worship.

A Hermaphrodite is an organism that has both male and female reproductive organs. The other terms relate to sexual preference or behavior, not biology.

A Parvenu is a person of humble origin who has suddenly gained wealth, influence, or social position. An Aristocrat is from the nobility. Affluent is an adjective meaning wealthy. A Maverick is an independent-minded person.

A Colleague is a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business. A Comrade is a companion in an organization (like an army). An Assistant helps someone. A Contemporary lives at the same time.

An Interlude is an intervening period of time; an interval between two events. An Intermission is a pause in a performance. Interpolation is inserting something. An Appendix is a supplement.

A Bumpkin is an unsophisticated or socially awkward person from the countryside, often used derogatorily to imply stupidity. A Villager simply lives in a village. Rustic means related to the country, but not necessarily stupid.

Infanticide is the crime of killing a child, especially a new-born. Homicide is killing any person. Regicide is killing a king. Fratricide is killing a brother.

To Strut is to walk with a stiff, erect, and arrogant or self-important gait. To Trudge is to walk heavily. To Trek is to go on a long journey. To Jog is to run slowly.

A Hotel provides lodging (a room) and board (meals). An Inn is similar but typically smaller. A Restaurant or Cafe only provides food and drink.

A Boor is an ill-mannered, ill-bred, or clumsy person. Oaf, Lout, and Yokel are similar, but Boor specifically relates to being ill-bred and rude.

A Boutique is a small, specialized shop, especially one selling fashionable clothes, jewelry, or cosmetics. A Booth or Stall is a temporary stand. A Store is a general term.

Palpable means able to be touched or felt. A Pandemic is a widespread disease. Paltry means small or meager. Panchromatic means sensitive to all colors.

A Credulous person is one who is too ready to believe things; gullible. Credible means believable (used for the information, not the person). Sensible means wise. Sensitive means easily affected.