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Today, in this English quiz we are providing 15 One Word Substitution Questions. To make you learn basic English Vocabulary effectively is the motive behind the provided quiz. Attempt this quiz and prepare yourself flawlessly. We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams.
Directions: (1-15) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Q1. Sentimental in an exaggerated or false way.
(a) Maul
(b) Mawkish
(c) Maverick
(d) Meretricious
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.
Q2. The art of preaching or writing sermons.
(a) Homiletic
(b) Hone
(c) Holster
(d) Hubris
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.
Q3. A short-lived, serene episode of pastoral or romantic charm.
(a) Iconoclast
(b) Inasmuch
(c) Impunity
(d) Idyll
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.
Q4. Code of laws or set of principles usually religious in nature.
(a) Calumny
(b) Cant
(c) Canon
(d) Caret
Sol. Option C is the correct substitution.
Q5. A nominal leader with no real power.
(a) Filibuster
(b) Figurehead
(c) Flak
(d) Fervor
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.
Q6. The common people, commoner.
(a) Plebeian
(b) Platitude
(c) Plaque
(d) Prim
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.
Q7. Act of mercy killing.
(a) Asphyxiation
(b) Suicide
(c) Immolation
(d) Euthanasia
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.
Q8. Chief of a group of workmen.
(a) Foreman
(b) Chieftain
(c) Middleman
(d) Engineer
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.
Q9. Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding.
(a) Thistle
(b) Stifle
(c) Sceptre
(d) Pestle
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.
Q10. Usage of an incorrect word in place of the one which is similar in pronunciation.
(a) Spoonerism
(b) Malapropism
(c) Blooper
(d) Corpsing
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.
Q11. A child secretly changed for another in infancy.
(a) Nipper
(b) Changeling
(c) Tiddler
(d) Tyke
Sol. Option B is the correct substitution.
Q12. To take atonement for one’s sins.
(a) Expiate
(b) Renounce
(c) Remonstrate
(d) Recant
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.
Q13. A particular method of working.
(a) Methodology
(b) Knack
(c) Stratigraphy
(d) Modus operandi
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.
Q14. Harsh criticism or censure.
(a) Opprobrium
(b) Officious
(c) Perfunctory
(d) Approbation
Sol. Option A is the correct substitution.
Q15. Not willing to yield or comply.
(a) Gouge
(b) Ford
(c) Gristle
(d) Froward
Sol. Option D is the correct substitution.
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