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Home / One Word Substitution MCQ Questions Practice Set 16
1. Move with urgent haste
Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is Rush: Move with urgent haste. Hindi Meaning: तीव्र गति
2. Deliberately destroy something for military advantage
The correct answer is Sabotage: Deliberately destroy something for military advantage. Hindi Meaning: तोड़-फोड़
3. Violation of something holy or sacred
The correct answer is Sacrilege: Violation of something holy or sacred. Hindi Meaning: अपवित्रीकरण
4. Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain
The correct answer is Sadistic: Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain. Hindi Meaning: परपीड़क-क्रूर
5. A detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time
The correct answer is Saga: A detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time. Hindi Meaning: गाथा
6. The quality of being particularly noticeable
The correct answer is Salience: The quality of being particularly noticeable. Hindi Meaning: प्रमुखता/विशेषता
7. The firing of many guns at the same time to mark an occasion
The correct answer is Salvo: The firing of many guns at the same time to mark an occasion. Hindi Meaning: फ़ौजी सलामी
8. One who helps a person in need
The correct answer is Samaritan: One who helps a person in need. Hindi Meaning: नेक आदमी
9. The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state
The correct answer is Samizdat: The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state. Hindi Meaning: प्रतिबंधित साहित्य की नक़ल और वितरण
10. A place of good climate for invalids
The correct answer is Sanatorium: A place of good climate for invalids. Hindi Meaning: आरोग्य निवास
11. The state or quality of being holy or sacred
The correct answer is Sanctity: The state or quality of being holy or sacred. Hindi Meaning: पवित्रता
12. A protected place for birds and animals // A nature reserve for birds or animals
The correct answer is Sanctuary: A protected place for birds and animals // A nature reserve for birds or animals. Hindi Meaning: अभयारण्य
13. A sacred place
The correct answer is Sanctum: A sacred place. Hindi Meaning: पवित्र स्थान
14. A battle or anything involving or causing much bloodshed
The correct answer is Sanguinary: A battle or anything involving or causing much bloodshed. Hindi Meaning: रक्तरंजित
15. Optimistic in an apparently difficult situation
The correct answer is Sanguine: Optimistic in an apparently difficult situation. Hindi Meaning: आशावादी
16. The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
The correct answer is Sarcasm: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt. Hindi Meaning: व्यंग्य
17. Full of criticism and mockery
The correct answer is Satire: Full of criticism and mockery. Hindi Meaning: हास्य व्यंग्य
18. Taste good food or drink and enjoy it to the full
The correct answer is Savouring: Taste good food or drink and enjoy it to the full. Hindi Meaning: स्वाद लेना
19. A sheath for the blade of a sword
The correct answer is Scabbard: A sheath for the blade of a sword. Hindi Meaning: म्यान
20. Tale that brings bad reputation to somebody
The correct answer is Scandal: Tale that brings bad reputation to somebody. Hindi Meaning: कलंकपूर्ण कृत्य
21. Barely sufficient or adequate
The correct answer is Scant: Barely sufficient or adequate. Hindi Meaning: अपर्याप्त
22. A person who is blamed for the wrong doings of others
The correct answer is Scapegoat: A person who is blamed for the wrong doings of others. Hindi Meaning: बलि का बकरा
23. The state of being in short supply
The correct answer is Scarcity: The state of being in short supply. Hindi Meaning: अभाव
24. A person who is forgetful and unable to concentrate or think clearly
The correct answer is Scatterbrain: A person who is forgetful and unable to concentrate or think clearly. Hindi Meaning: अविधिक प्रज्ञित
25. Search for and collect anything usable from discarded waste
The correct answer is Scavenge: Search for and collect anything usable from discarded waste. Hindi Meaning: कूड़े में उपयोगी चीज़ें ढूँढना
26. Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
The correct answer is Sceptic: Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs. Hindi Meaning: संशयवादी
27. An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty
The correct answer is Sceptre: An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty. Hindi Meaning: राजदंड
28. A plan of what is to be done and when
The correct answer is Schedule: A plan of what is to be done and when. Hindi Meaning: समय सारणी
29. A grant or payment to support a student's education
The correct answer is Scholarship: A grant or payment to support a student's education. Hindi Meaning: छात्रवृत्ति
30. A group of fish
The correct answer is School: A group of fish. Hindi Meaning: मछलियों का झुंड
31. A vivacious and lively experience
The correct answer is Scintillating: A vivacious and lively experience. Hindi Meaning: बहुत शानदार
32. A set of twenty
The correct answer is Score: A set of twenty. Hindi Meaning: बीस का एक सेट
33. A loud, harsh, piercing cry
The correct answer is Screech: A loud, harsh, piercing cry. Hindi Meaning: चीख
34. Small room where dishes are washed
The correct answer is Scullery: Small room where dishes are washed. Hindi Meaning: बर्तन धोने की जगह
35. The artists who make sculptures
The correct answer is Sculptor: The artists who make sculptures. Hindi Meaning: मूर्तिकार
36. Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation // Severely abusive writing in journals
The correct answer is Scurrilous: Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation // Severely abusive writing in journals. Hindi Meaning: अभद्र
37. Government not connected with religious or spiritual matters
The correct answer is Secular: Government not connected with religious or spiritual matters. Hindi Meaning: धर्म निरपेक्ष
38. A drug or other substance that induces sleep
The correct answer is Sedative: A drug or other substance that induces sleep. Hindi Meaning: शामक औषधि
39. Marked by care and persistent effort
The correct answer is Sedulous: Marked by care and persistent effort. Hindi Meaning: परिश्रमी
40. An instrument for detecting an earthquake
The correct answer is Seismograph: An instrument for detecting an earthquake. Hindi Meaning: भूकंप-सूचक यंत्र
41. The scientific study of earthquakes
The correct answer is Seismology: The scientific study of earthquakes. Hindi Meaning: भूकंप विज्ञान
42. Take hold of forcibly or suddenly
The correct answer is Seize: Take hold of forcibly or suddenly. Hindi Meaning: झपट लेना
43. Rarely, not often
The correct answer is Seldom: Rarely, not often. Hindi Meaning: कभी कभार
44. That which is arranged by conferring or discussing
The correct answer is Seminar: That which is arranged by conferring or discussing. Hindi Meaning: संगोष्ठी
45. A person who is experiencing dementia brought about by old age
The correct answer is Senile: A person who is experiencing dementia brought about by old age. Hindi Meaning: बुढ़ापे के कारण क्षीणमनस्क
46. Aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
The correct answer is Sensitive: Aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings. Hindi Meaning: संवेदनशील
47. A person between the ages of 70 and 79
The correct answer is Septuagenarian: A person between the ages of 70 and 79. Hindi Meaning: सत्तर वर्ष की अवस्था का मनुष्य
48. A place of burial
The correct answer is Sepulchre: A place of burial. Hindi Meaning: समाधि-स्थल
49. The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
The correct answer is Serendipity: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Hindi Meaning: आकस्मिक लाभ
50. Repeatedly committing the same offence and typically following a characteristic, predictable behaviour pattern
The correct answer is Serial: Repeatedly committing the same offence and typically following a characteristic, predictable behaviour pattern. Hindi Meaning: अनुक्रमिक
51. Rearing of silk worm
The correct answer is Sericulture: Rearing of silk worm. Hindi Meaning: रेशम कीट-पालन
52. A place where snakes are kept
The correct answer is Serpentarium: A place where snakes are kept. Hindi Meaning: साँपों का घर
53. To cut something into two pieces
The correct answer is Sever: To cut something into two pieces. Hindi Meaning: काटकर अलग करना
54. A person between the ages of 60 and 69
The correct answer is Sexagenarian: A person between the ages of 60 and 69. Hindi Meaning: साठ वर्ष का मनुष्य
55. A vertical passageway into a mine
The correct answer is Shaft: A vertical passageway into a mine. Hindi Meaning: खदान का लंबवत मार्ग
56. A close-fitting cover for a sword or knife // Cover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
The correct answer is Sheath: A close-fitting cover for a sword or knife // Cover for the blade of a weapon or a tool. Hindi Meaning: म्यान
57. A large number of fish swimming together
The correct answer is Shoal: A large number of fish swimming together. Hindi Meaning: मछलियों का समुदाय
58. Fragments from an exploded artillery shell, mine, or bomb
The correct answer is Shrapnel: Fragments from an exploded artillery shell, mine, or bomb. Hindi Meaning: बम का टुकड़ा
59. Showing astute powers of judgement; clever and judicious
The correct answer is Shrewd: Showing astute powers of judgement; clever and judicious. Hindi Meaning: चतुर
60. To move or travel back and forth frequently
The correct answer is Shuttle: To move or travel back and forth frequently. Hindi Meaning: नियमित आवागमन
61. A short rest or sleep taken after lunch
The correct answer is Siesta: A short rest or sleep taken after lunch. Hindi Meaning: दोपहर का आराम
62. The dark shape and outline of something visible against a bright background
The correct answer is Silhouette: The dark shape and outline of something visible against a bright background. Hindi Meaning: छाया-आकृति
63. A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles
The correct answer is Simile: A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles. Hindi Meaning: उपमा अलंकार
64. Happening or being done at exactly the same time
The correct answer is Simultaneous: Happening or being done at exactly the same time. Hindi Meaning: समकालिक
65. An office with high salary but no work
The correct answer is Sinecure: An office with high salary but no work. Hindi Meaning: आराम की नौकरी
66. An internal or external framework of bones
The correct answer is Skeleton: An internal or external framework of bones. Hindi Meaning: कंकाल
67. Reduce or decrease in speed or intensity
The correct answer is Slacken: Reduce or decrease in speed or intensity. Hindi Meaning: धीमा पड़ जाना
68. Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
The correct answer is Slobber: Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth. Hindi Meaning: लार टपकाना
69. A given space, time or position
The correct answer is Slot: A given space, time or position. Hindi Meaning: निर्धारित समय
70. Kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate
The correct answer is Smother: Kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate. Hindi Meaning: गला घोंटकर मारना
71. A person regarded as arrogant and annoying
The correct answer is Snob: A person regarded as arrogant and annoying. Hindi Meaning: घमंडी
72. Enjoying or affording secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment
The correct answer is Snug: Enjoying or affording secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment. Hindi Meaning: आरामदायक
73. The study and classification of human societies
The correct answer is Sociology: The study and classification of human societies. Hindi Meaning: समाजशास्त्र
74. A brief or short stay at a place
The correct answer is Sojourn: A brief or short stay at a place. Hindi Meaning: थोड़े दिन का निवास
75. A very delicate flaw or mistake which is not expected from the person making it
The correct answer is Solecism: A very delicate flaw or mistake which is not expected from the person making it. Hindi Meaning: अशुद्धि
76. One who talks to oneself
The correct answer is Soliloquist: One who talks to oneself. Hindi Meaning: अपने आप से बातें करने वाला
77. A speech made to oneself
The correct answer is Soliloquy: A speech made to oneself. Hindi Meaning: आत्मभाषण
78. The state of being alone, especially when you find this pleasant
The correct answer is Solitude: The state of being alone, especially when you find this pleasant. Hindi Meaning: एकांत
79. Being able to pay one's debt
The correct answer is Solvent: Being able to pay one's debt. Hindi Meaning: अपने ऋण चुकाने में समर्थ
80. Walking in sleep
The correct answer is Somnambulism: Walking in sleep. Hindi Meaning: नींद में चलना
81. Someone who walks about in sleep
The correct answer is Somnambulist: Someone who walks about in sleep. Hindi Meaning: नींद में चलने वाला
82. One who talks in sleep
The correct answer is Somniloquist: One who talks in sleep. Hindi Meaning: नींद में बोलने वाला
83. The act or habit of talking in one's sleep
The correct answer is Somniloquy: The act or habit of talking in one's sleep. Hindi Meaning: नींद में बात करना
84. A fourteen-line poem
The correct answer is Sonnet: A fourteen-line poem. Hindi Meaning: चौदह लाइनों की कविता
85. A drug or other substance that induces sleep
The correct answer is Soporific: A drug or other substance that induces sleep. Hindi Meaning: नींद लाने वाला
86. A type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen
The correct answer is Sorcery: A type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen. Hindi Meaning: जादू-टोना
87. The murder of one's sister
The correct answer is Sororicide: The murder of one's sister. Hindi Meaning: बहन की हत्या
88. Something kept as a reminder of an event
The correct answer is Souvenir: Something kept as a reminder of an event. Hindi Meaning: निशानी
89. Sudden involuntary muscular contraction
The correct answer is Spasm: Sudden involuntary muscular contraction. Hindi Meaning: ऐंठन
90. Say something in order to convey information
The correct answer is Speak: Say something in order to convey information. Hindi Meaning: बोलना
91. A small amount of something that shows what the rest of it is like
The correct answer is Specimen: A small amount of something that shows what the rest of it is like. Hindi Meaning: नमूना
92. The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence
The correct answer is Speculation: The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence. Hindi Meaning: परिकल्पना
93. Study of caves
The correct answer is Speleology: Study of caves. Hindi Meaning: गुहा विज्ञान
94. One who spends money recklessly
The correct answer is Spendthrift: One who spends money recklessly. Hindi Meaning: अपव्ययी
95. An unmarried woman
The correct answer is Spinster: An unmarried woman. Hindi Meaning: अविवाहित महिला
96. One who speaks on behalf of others
The correct answer is Spokesman: One who speaks on behalf of others. Hindi Meaning: प्रवक्ता
97. One who speaks for others
The correct answer is Spokesperson: One who speaks for others.
98. Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse
The correct answer is Spontaneous: Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse. Hindi Meaning: स्वतःस्फूर्त
99. Occurring at irregular intervals in time
The correct answer is Sporadic: Occurring at irregular intervals in time. Hindi Meaning: छिटपुट
100. Not being what it purports to be
The correct answer is Spurious: Not being what it purports to be. Hindi Meaning: जाली
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