One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 35)

A kindergarten is a school or class that prepares young children (typically 4-6 years old) for primary school. A 'nursery' is usually for even younger children (babies and toddlers). 'Infantile' is an adjective.

A manifesto is a public declaration of the aims, policies, and intentions of a political party or candidate before an election. An 'agenda' is a list of items for a meeting. A 'circular' is a mass-produced letter.

A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, famously used by Jesus in the Gospels. 'Didactic' is an adjective meaning 'intended to teach'. A 'paragon' is a model of excellence. A 'paradigm' is a typical example.

A fatalist is a person who believes that all events are predetermined by fate and are therefore inevitable. A 'pessimist' expects the worst. A 'palmist' reads palms. An 'astrologer' studies the stars for guidance.

A traitor is a person who betrays their friend, country, a group, or a cause. 'Cheat' is a person who acts dishonestly. 'Hypocrite' is someone who feigns virtue. 'Disloyal' is an adjective.

An epistle is a formal or literary letter. Many famous epistles, such as those by the Roman poet Horace, were written in verse. An 'epitaph' is an inscription on a tomb. 'Pantomime' is acting without words. A 'lay' is a narrative poem or song.

Omnivorous literally means 'all-eating', describing an animal or person that eats both plants and animals. 'Omnipotent' means all-powerful. 'Omniscient' means all-knowing. 'Insolvent' means bankrupt.

In international law, a condominium is a territory whose sovereignty is jointly shared by two or more states. 'Colonialism' is rule by one state. 'Entente' is a friendly agreement. 'Pandemonium' is chaos.

Adolescence is the transitional phase of growth and development between childhood (boyhood) and adulthood (youth/maturity). 'Puberty' is the physical process of maturation, which occurs during adolescence.

To 'wriggle' means to twist and turn the body with short, quick movements, like a worm. 'Swagger' is to walk arrogantly. 'Stumble' is to trip. 'Crawl' is to move on hands and knees.

Indispensable means absolutely necessary or essential; something you cannot do without. 'Irrevocable' means irreversible. 'Impracticable' means it cannot be done in practice. 'Impossible' means it cannot be done at all.

Irreparable means (of an injury, loss, or damage) impossible to rectify, repair, or make good. 'Irrevocable' means it cannot be undone. 'Irreconcilable' refers to differences that cannot be resolved. 'Irreplaceable' means it cannot be replaced.

A 'piggyback' ride is a ride on someone's back and shoulders. A 'hunchback' is a person with a hunch. A 'kickback' is a form of bribe. A 'cuddle' is a hug.

A panacea is a hypothetical remedy or solution for all difficulties or diseases. 'Exorcism' drives out spirits. 'Incantation' is a magic spell. An 'antibiotic' kills bacteria, but is not a 'cure-all'.

Chauvinism is an exaggerated, aggressive, and unreasoning form of patriotism, often including a belief in the superiority of one's own country over others. 'Patriotism' is love for one's country, but 'chauvinism' is the extreme, negative form.

Megalomania is a mental disorder characterized by delusions of grandeur, power, wealth, or great importance. A 'paroxysm' is a sudden outburst. 'Insanity' is a general term. A 'braggart' is a person who boasts.

An itinerant is a person who travels from place to place, often to find work. A 'mendicant' is a beggar who travels. A 'journeyman' is a skilled worker. A 'tramp' is a homeless person who travels.

Tangible means real and able to be perceived by the sense of touch. 'Tenacious' means holding firm. 'Contagious' means (of a disease) spread by contact. 'Contingent' means dependent on.

A cacographist is a person who is a bad speller or has poor handwriting. The prefix 'caco-' means 'bad' and 'graph' means 'write'. A 'calligraphist' has beautiful handwriting. A 'pedant' is overly concerned with rules.

A stroll is a slow, leisurely walk taken for pleasure or exercise. A 'jog' is a slow run. A 'gallop' is a fast run. A 'promenade' is a place for walking, or a formal walk.