One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 38)

'Homicide' is the general term for the killing of one human being by another. 'Fratricide' is killing a brother. 'Regicide' is killing a king. 'Genocide' is killing a whole race.

'Chimerical' means unreal, imaginary, and visionary; hoped for but impossible to achieve. 'Fantastic' means imaginative. 'Meditative' and 'contemplative' mean thoughtful.

A 'custodian' is a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting a public building. A 'curator' is in charge of a museum. A 'watchman' guards. A 'dean' is a university official.

'Conservation' is the careful preservation and protection of something, especially natural resources or wildlife. 'Embarkment' is starting a journey. 'Promotion' is encouragement. 'Management' is control.

'Contemporary' means living or existing at the same time. 'Simultaneous' means happening at the same time. 'Coincident' is by chance. 'Synchronised' is made to happen at the same time.

'Red-tapism' (or 'red tape') is the practice of requiring excessive paperwork and official formality. 'Bureaucracy' is the system of officials. 'Diplomacy' is managing relations. 'Nepotism' is favouring family.

'Trespassers' are people who enter land or property without permission. 'Bypassers' (passersby) just walk past. 'Culprits' are guilty parties. 'Absconders' are people who have escaped.

'Evasive' means tending to avoid commitment or a definite stand. 'Vague' and 'ambiguous' mean unclear. 'Complex' means complicated.

A 'byre' is a specific term for a cowshed or shelter for cows. A 'hutch' is for rabbits. A 'hangar' is for aircraft. A 'kennel' is for dogs. 'Barracks' are for soldiers.

A 'gust' is a brief, sudden rush of wind. A 'breeze' is light. A 'storm' and 'gale' are strong, continuous winds, not a sudden rush.

'Abhorrent' means inspiring disgust and loathing; not to one's liking. 'Irritating' means annoying. 'Painful' causes pain. 'Revolting' is a strong synonym for 'abhorrent'.

A 'Paediatrician' is a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases. A 'dermatologist' treats skin. A 'gynaecologist' treats women. A 'podiatrist' treats feet.

'Obsolescent' means becoming out of date or no longer used. 'Preposterous' means absurd. 'Debilitating' means weakening. 'Obstreperous' means noisy.

'Posthumous' means occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. 'Ephemeral' means short-lived. 'Extempore' means without preparation. 'Maiden' means first.

'Honorary' work is done without payment. 'Honorific' is a title of respect. 'Honest' means truthful. 'Honourable' means worthy of respect.

A 'legend' is a traditional story from old times, often regarded as historical but unauthenticated, usually about heroes. An 'epic' is a long poem about heroic deeds. An 'ode' is a lyric poem. An 'allegory' is a story with a hidden meaning.

An 'anomaly' is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. 'Heterogeneity' means diverse. 'Anonymity' means being unknown. 'Strange' is an adjective.

'Omnipotent' means all-powerful. 'Omniscient' means all-knowing. 'Omnivorous' means eating everything. A 'veteran' has long experience.

'Plagiarism' is the practice of borrowing ideas and words from others and passing them off as one's own. 'Adaptation' is changing something. 'Imitation' is copying. 'Pantomime' is acting without words.

'Archives' are a collection of historical documents or records. A 'scullery' is a washroom for dishes. A 'pantry' is for food. A 'coffer' is a strongbox.