One Word Substitution – MCQ Questions Practice Set 14

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1. Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end

a) Flourish

b) Prosper

c) Peter

d) Thrive

2. A long wooden seat with a back for people to sit on in a church

a) Pulpit

b) Altar

c) Pew

d) Lectern

3. A person who always runs after women

a) Misogynist

b) Celibate

c) Feminist

d) Philanderer

4. A person who loves all mankind // Someone who freely gives money and help to people who need it

a) Misanthrope

b) Philanthropist

c) Egoist

d) Narcissist

5. The love of man or mankind

a) Philanthropy

b) Egoism

c) Misogyny

d) Narcissism

6. A person who collects or studies stamps

a) Philatelist

b) Numismatist

c) Deltiologist

d) Cartophilist

7. The collection and study of postage stamps

a) Deltiology

b) Philately

c) Numismatics

d) Cartophily

8. A person who does not like, understand or enjoy the beauty of art, literature, music, etc.

a) Patron

b) Connoisseur

c) Philistine

d) Aficionado

9. A person who likes or admires women

a) Philogynist

b) Feminist

c) Misogynist

d) Misanthrope

10. The study of languages

a) Semantics

b) Lexicography

c) Philology

d) Etymology

11. One who loves wisdom and hence pursues it

a) Sophist

b) Philosopher

c) Charlatan

d) Ignoramus

12. Intense and unreasoned fear or dislike

a) Phobia

b) Fondness

c) Love

d) Affinity

13. The study and classification of sounds

a) Phonetics

b) Morphology

c) Semantics

d) Syntax

14. A doctor, who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery

a) Oncologist

b) Physician

c) Surgeon

d) Cardiologist

15. A study of the human body

a) Anthropology

b) Physiology

c) Psychology

d) Sociology

16. Treatment by means of exercise and massage

a) Chemotherapy

b) Physiotherapy

c) Radiotherapy

d) Hydrotherapy

17. A place where pigs are kept

a) Stable

b) Pigsty

c) Kennel

d) Aviary

18. A large number of things placed one on top of another

a) Pile

b) Column

c) Row

d) Line

19. The act of stealing something in small quantities

a) Burglary

b) Pilferage

c) Larceny

d) Robbery

20. A seat for a passenger on a bicycle or motorbike

a) Saddle

b) Handlebar

c) Pillion

d) Tank

21. One who does something for the first time

a) Successor

b) Disciple

c) Pioneer

d) Follower

22. A person who attacks and robs ships at sea

a) Mariner

b) Sailor

c) Navigator

d) Pirate

23. Selling, purchasing, and using an illegally copied product is a criminal offence

a) Original

b) Genuine

c) Authentic

d) Pirated

24. One who lives on fish

a) Carnivorous

b) Piscivorous

c) Omnivorous

d) Herbivorous

25. Make someone less angry or hostile

a) Provoke

b) Placate

c) Incite

d) Aggravate

26. Not easily excited or upset

a) Placid

b) Fretful

c) Irritable

d) Agitated

27. Take and use the thoughts, inventions, etc. of another person as one's own

a) Author

b) Plagiarise

c) Originate

d) Invent

28. Stealing of ideas or writings of someone else

a) Plagiarism

b) Innovation

c) Originality

d) Authenticity

29. One who copies from other writers

a) Plagiarist

b) Author

c) Inventor

d) Originator

30. A person who files a suit

a) Plaintiff

b) Accused

c) Litigant

d) Defendant

31. Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an ornament or memorial

a) Tapestry

b) Mural

c) Fresco

d) Plaque

32. Seeming reasonable

a) Plausible

b) Unlikely

c) Implausible

d) Doubtful

33. A decision made by public voting

a) Election

b) Referendum

c) Ballot

d) Plebiscite

34. A solemn promise or undertaking

a) Pledge

b) Repudiation

c) Breach

d) Betrayal

35. The state of being full or complete

a) Deficiency

b) Lack

c) Plenitude

d) Scarcity

36. Capable of bending easily without breaking

a) Brittle

b) Stiff

c) Pliable

d) Rigid

37. One who repairs leaking water pipes

a) Mechanic

b) Electrician

c) Plumber

d) Carpenter

38. Government by the richest people of a country

a) Aristocracy

b) Plutocracy

c) Autocracy

d) Democracy

39. A speaker's platform

a) Stage

b) Dais

c) Podium

d) Rostrum

40. Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

a) Joyful

b) Cheerful

c) Merry

d) Poignant

41. Something that is pertaining to controversy

a) Harmonious

b) Polemical

c) Peaceful

d) Conciliatory

42. The science or art of political government

a) Politics

b) Economics

c) Sociology

d) Anthropology

43. The custom of having more than one husband at the same time

a) Polygamy

b) Monogamy

c) Polyandry

d) Bigamy

44. A person having more than one wife at the same time

a) Monogamist

b) Polyandrist

c) Polygamist

d) Bigamist

45. The custom of having more than one husband or wife at the same time

a) Bigamy

b) Celibacy

c) Polygamy

d) Monogamy

46. A person who knows and is able to use several languages

a) Bilingual

b) Monolingual

c) Trilingual

d) Polyglot

47. A flat shape with at least three straight sides and three angles, and usually five or more

a) Triangle

b) Polygon

c) Quadrilateral

d) Circle

48. One who believes in a plurality of gods

a) Agnostic

b) Monotheist

c) Polytheist

d) Atheist

49. Full of people

a) Vacant

b) Deserted

c) Sparse

d) Populous

50. A place where ships load and unload goods

a) Harbor

b) Quay

c) Dock

d) Port

51. Something that can be carried easily

a) Unwieldy

b) Portable

c) Cumbersome

d) Bulky

52. A collection of drawings, documents, etc. That represent a person's, especially an artist's, work

a) Album

b) Compilation

c) Anthology

d) Portfolio

53. Occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

a) Antemortem

b) Contemporary

c) Posthumous

d) Extant

54. A child born after the death of its father

a) Stepchild

b) Foundling

c) Orphan

d) Posthumous Child

55. A book published after author's death

a) First Edition

b) Anthology

c) Reprint

d) Posthumous Publication

56. A medical examination of a dead body

a) Autopsy

b) Diagnosis

c) Postmortem

d) Biopsy

57. Delay an event to a later date or time

a) Hasten

b) Postpone

c) Expedite

d) Advance

58. A note appended to a letter after the signature

a) Postscript

b) Preface

c) Epilogue

d) Introduction

59. Fit to drink (water)

a) Toxic

b) Potable

c) Polluted

d) Contaminated

60. A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

a) Solvent

b) Potion

c) Tincture

d) Elixir

61. A mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell

a) Deodorant

b) Incense

c) Potpourri

d) Perfume

62. Actual application (of an idea, belief, or method)

a) Hypothesis

b) Speculation

c) Theory

d) Practice

63. One who values practicality

a) Theorist

b) Idealist

c) Pragmatist

d) Visionary

64. Dependent on chance or uncertainty

a) Precarious

b) Stable

c) Certain

d) Secure

65. A previous case that might serve as an example or guide in subsequent situations

a) Sequel

b) Consequence

c) Aftermath

d) Precedent

66. A very steep or overhanging rock face or cliff on a mountain

a) Precipice

b) Valley

c) Plateau

d) Ridge

67. An animal that lives by killing and eating other animals

a) Herbivore

b) Prey

c) Predator

d) Scavenger

68. Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something/someone

a) Predictor

b) Consequence

c) Result

d) Outcome

69. We are expecting a good monsoon this year

a) Observing

b) Reporting

c) Predicting

d) Recounting

70. An introduction to a book, especially one that explains the author's aims

a) Epilogue

b) Conclusion

c) Preface

d) Afterword

71. To be biased against

a) Fair

b) Objective

c) Prejudiced

d) Impartial

72. An action or event that happens before another important one and forms an introduction to it

a) Resolution

b) Culmination

c) Climax

d) Prelude

73. The first public performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film

a) Rehearsal

b) Premiere

c) Encore

d) Finale

74. A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

a) Confidence

b) Premonition

c) Certainty

d) Assurance

75. To get ready

a) Postpone

b) Delay

c) Prepare

d) Hinder

76. To order someone to attend somewhere

a) Ignore

b) Present

c) Release

d) Dismiss

77. To make evasive or misleading statement

a) Confirm

b) Affirm

c) Prevaricate

d) Assert

78. A group of Lions

a) Pack

b) Pride

c) Flock

d) Herd

79. Right or advantage available to a person

a) Obligation

b) Privilege

c) Responsibility

d) Duty

80. A person working on a trial period

a) Expert

b) Probationer

c) Permanent employee

d) Veteran

81. To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness

a) Expedite

b) Hasten

c) Procrastinate

d) Accomplish

82. The art of delaying

a) Dispatch

b) Procrastination

c) Promptness

d) Expedition

83. Spending money freely and rather wastefully

a) Prodigal

b) Thrifty

c) Economical

d) Frugal

84. A person, especially a young one, with exceptional abilities

a) Average person

b) Commoner

c) Prodigy

d) Ordinary individual

85. A high degree of skill

a) Incompetence

b) Ineptitude

c) Proficiency

d) Lack of skill

86. General view of a person's character

a) Nature

b) Profile

c) Essence

d) Inner self

87. Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

a) Thrifty

b) Profligate

c) Economical

d) Frugal

88. Working-class people regarded collectively

a) Bourgeoisie

b) Gentry

c) Aristocracy

d) Proletariat

89. Rapid increase in the number or amount of something

a) Proliferation

b) Diminution

c) Reduction

d) Decline

90. An introduction to a literary work

a) Postscript

b) Prologue

c) Conclusion

d) Epilogue

91. Continuing for a long time

a) Transient

b) Short-lived

c) Brief

d) Prolonged

92. A piece of wood, metal, etc. Used for supporting something or keeping it in position

a) Impediment

b) Prop

c) Hindrance

d) Obstruction

93. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view

a) Fact

b) Propaganda

c) Truth

d) Objectivity

94. A person sent by God to teach the people and give them messages from God

a) Apostle

b) Follower

c) Prophet

d) Disciple

95. The action of driving or pushing forwards

a) Repulsion

b) Propulsion

c) Recession

d) Retraction

96. To forbid something, especially by law

a) Authorize

b) Proscribe

c) Allow

d) Permit

97. A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

a) Original believer

b) Proselyte

c) Native

d) Unconverted

98. Central character in a story or play

a) Supporting role

b) Antagonist

c) Villain

d) Protagonist

99. A system of fixed rules and formal behaviour used at official meetings

a) Flexibility

b) Informality

c) Protocol

d) Casualness

100. The first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed

a) Prototype

b) Replica

c) Imitation

d) Duplicate

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