One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 37)

A 'Hansom' cab is a specific type of two-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage that matches this description. 'Carriage' is a general term. 'Wagon' is for goods. 'Locomotive' is a train engine.

'Anticipating' means to expect or look forward to something. 'Predicting' is forecasting. 'Visualizing' is forming a mental image. 'Encouraging' is giving support.

'Obliterate' means to destroy utterly; to wipe out without a trace. 'Cancel', 'negate', and 'nullify' mean to invalidate, but not necessarily to destroy completely.

A 'parasite' is an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits at the host's expense. 'Dependant' is a general term. 'Symbiotic' implies mutual benefit. 'Plebiscite' is a vote.

A 'microscope' is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. A 'telescope' is for distant objects. 'Binoculars' are for long-distance viewing. 'Bioscope' is an old term for a movie projector.

A 'martyr' is a person who suffers or is killed because of their beliefs or for a great cause. A 'fanatic' is excessively zealous. A 'devotee' is a strong supporter. A 'patriot' loves their country.

'Ecology' is the scientific study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment. 'Geography' studies the Earth's surface. 'Ethnology' studies cultures. 'Geology' studies the Earth's structure.

A 'misologist' is a person who hates reasoning, learning, and knowledge. A 'misogynist' hates women. A 'misanthropist' hates humankind. A 'bibliophile' loves books.

An 'apprentice' is a person who is learning a trade by working with a skilled professional. A 'disciple' is a follower. A 'pupil' is a student. A 'sobriquet' is a nickname.

'Subterranean' means existing or operating under the earth's surface (or in this case, the sea's surface). 'Superfluous' means unnecessary. 'Surreptitious' means secret. 'Perspicacious' means insightful.

A 'contagious' disease is one that spreads by direct physical contact. An 'infectious' disease is a broader term for diseases caused by organisms. 'Contiguous' means touching. 'Fatal' means causing death.

'Eloquence' is the art of using language with fluency and persuasiveness. 'Discourse' and 'lecture' refer to the speech itself. 'Expression' is the act of speaking.

A 'Harangue' is a lengthy and aggressive speech; a loud talk. 'Magniloquence' is using high-flown language. 'Erudition' is great knowledge. 'Malevolence' is ill will.

'Postulates' (or axioms) are statements, especially in math, that are taken for granted as the basis for reasoning. 'Maxims' are general truths. 'Tenets' are principles. 'Stipulation' is a condition.

To 'shuttle' means to travel regularly back and forth between two places. 'Travel' and 'run' are more general. 'Cross' means to go from one side to the other.

A 'harbinger' is a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another (heralding the revolution). An 'apostle' is a strong supporter. 'Apostate' and 'renegade' mean one who deserts a cause.

A 'harem' is the part of a Muslim household reserved for women. A 'wardrobe' is for clothes. A 'pantry' is for food. An 'anteroom' is a waiting room.

An 'invoice' is a list of goods sent, with a statement of the sum due. An 'agenda' is for a meeting. A 'catalogue' lists all items for sale. An 'inventory' is a list of all stock.

'Matin' is a Christian service of morning prayer. 'Vesper' is an evening prayer. An 'epilogue' is a concluding section. An 'epitaph' is an inscription on a tomb.

'Extempore' means spoken or done without preparation. 'Prologue' and 'epilogue' are the beginning and end of a play/book. 'Soliloquy' is speaking one's thoughts aloud.