One word substitution questions for SSC CGL

One word substitution in English, questions for SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, Bank and all competitive exams. Practice set of question and answer for the preparation of upcoming Combined Graduate Level exam.

One-word substitute Questions

Q.1: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A piece of a living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically

1. Gratis
2. Gourmet
3. Gracious
4. Graft

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4. Graft

Q.2: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Feeling or showing extreme tiredness

1.Vitalised
2. Nervous
3. Weary
4. Drowsy

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3. Weary

Q.3: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person in love with himself

1. Narcissist
2. Lunatic
3. Stoic
4. Polyglot

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1. Narcissist

Q.4: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

1. Desolate
2. Suspicious
3. Ominous
4. Bleak

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3. Ominous

Q.5: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Plants of a particular region

1. Flora
2. Flinch
3. Fauna
4. Flotsam

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1. Flora

Q.6: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words
A shortened version of a larger work

1. Summary
2. Precis
3. Shorts
4. Abridgement

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4. Abridgement

Q.7: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
The man supervising the exam had a huge moustache.

1. Examiner
2. Curator
3. Controller
4. Invigilato

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4. Invigilato

Q.8: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.
Adjust or make right; correct, amend

1. Recruit
2. Recreate
3. Recourse
4. Rectify

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4. Rectify

Q.9: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance. abilities, or worth.

1. Superior
2. Vain
3. Otiose
4. Domineering

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2. Vain

Q.10: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The date when both, day and night are of approximately equal length

1. Equilibrium
2. Equine
3. Equator
4. Equinox

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4. Equinox

Q.11: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who mediates in a deal or complex situation

1. Equaliser
2. Solicitor
3. Pacifier
4. Negotiator

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4. Negotiator

Q.12: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A loud appeal or demand

1. Protest
2. Entourage
3. Clamour
4. Gambit

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3. Clamour

Q.13: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The study of languages

1. Philology
2. Anthropology
3. Lexicography
4. Philosophy

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1. Philology

Q.14: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Sharp and direct

1. Acerbic
2. Zoonic
3. Anodyne
4. Acidic

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1. Acerbic

Q.15: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
After my father passed away, I used to took at a series of stars, trying to find the unknown.

1. Galaxy
2. Constellation
3. Caravan
4. Horde

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2. Constellation

Q.16: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does something not professionally but for pleasure

1. Professional
2. Mature
3. Immature
4. Amateur

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4. Amateur

Q.17: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person having significant experience in an occupation

1. Agnostic
2. Fastidious
3. Veteran
4. Novice

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3. Veteran

Q.18: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The act of washing oneself

1. Ablutions
2. Solutions
3. Steaming
4. Bathing

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1. Ablutions

Q.19: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A place where coins and medals are made.

1. Office
2. Mint
3. Mine
4. Barn

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2. Mint

Q.20: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A very expensive and elaborately built tomb

1. Mausoleum
2. Cemetery
3. Mosque
4. Masterpiece

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1. Mausoleum

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