One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations

An Obituary is a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person. A Narcotic induces sleep. An Oasis is a fertile spot in a desert. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb.

An Oasis is a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found. An Obituary is a notice of death. An Optician sells optical instruments. A Mirage is an illusion of water.

An Optician is a person qualified to make or supply eyeglasses and contact lenses. An Oasis is a fertile spot. Ornithology is the science of birds. An Oculist is an eye doctor.

Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. An Optician sells optical instruments. Orthodox means holding accepted opinions. Biology is the science of life.

Orthodox means conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true, especially in religion. Ornithology is the science of birds. Patrimony is inherited property. A Heretic holds opposing opinions.

Patrimony is property inherited from one's father or male ancestor. Orthodox means holding accepted opinions. A Post-script is added at the end of a letter. Matriarchy is rule by the mother.

A Post-script (P.S.) is an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by ‘P.S.’. Patrimony is inherited property. A Predecessor is a former holder of an office. An Epilogue is a section at the end of a book.

A Predecessor is a person who held a job or office before the current holder. Patrimony is inherited property. To Procrastinate is to put off. A Successor is the person who comes after.

To Procrastinate is to delay or postpone action; put off doing something. A Predecessor is a former office holder. To Proselytize is to convert someone's opinion. Postpone is a synonym, but Procrastinate implies a habitual delay.

To Proselytize is to convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another. To Procrastinate is to delay. A Quorum is the minimum number for a meeting. A Renegade deserts a party.

A Quorum is the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid. To Proselytize is to convert. A Ransom is money for release. An Audience is a group of listeners.

A Ransom is a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive. A Quorum is the minimum number for a meeting. A Renegade deserts a party. A Salary is a fixed payment for work.

A Renegade is a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. A Ransom is money for release. A Restaurant is a place to eat. A Traitor betrays their country.

A Restaurant is a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises. A Renegade deserts a party. A Savant is a learned man. A Cafeteria is a type of restaurant, usually self-service.

A Savant is a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist. A Restaurant is a place to eat. To Seduce is to tempt. A Scholar is a learned person, but Savant implies greater distinction.

To Seduce is to entice (someone) to do or believe something inadvisable or foolish, including sin or crime. A Savant is a learned man. To Proselytize is to convert. To Kidnap is to carry off.

A Siesta is an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken in a hot climate. A Sinecure is a post with no duties. To Smuggle is to import/export illegally. Supine means lying face upward.

Simultaneous means occurring, operating, or done at the same time. A Siesta is a midday nap. A Sinecure is a post with no duties. A Specimen is an example of a class.

A Sinecure is a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. Simultaneous means at the same time. To Smuggle is to import/export illegally. An Honorary post has no salary, while a sinecure has a salary but no work.

To Smuggle is to move (goods) illegally into or out of a country, especially without paying customs duties. A Sinecure is a post with no duties. A Specimen is an example. To Trespass is to make an unlawful intrusion.