One Word Substitutes


Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.

  1. A speech delivered without any preparation









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    extempore

    Correct Option: C

    extempore


  1. A drug or other substance that induces sleep









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    sedative sedative (N.) : a drug that makes somebody go to sleep/makes him feel calm and relaxed reviver (N.) : one that revives (brings back) stimulant (N.) : a drug/substance that makes you feel more awake and gives you more energy energic (Adj.) : full of energy

    Correct Option: D

    sedative sedative (N.) : a drug that makes somebody go to sleep/makes him feel calm and relaxed reviver (N.) : one that revives (brings back) stimulant (N.) : a drug/substance that makes you feel more awake and gives you more energy energic (Adj.) : full of energy



  1. Animals which suckle their young









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    mammals

    Correct Option: B

    mammals


  1. A doctor who specializes in diseases of the nose









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    rhinologist rhinologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the nose otologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the ear pathologist (N.) : a physician who practises, evaluates, or supervises diagnostic tests podiatrist (N.) : a person whose job is the care and treatment of people’s feet

    Correct Option: A

    rhinologist rhinologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the nose otologist (N.) : a specialist in diseases of the ear pathologist (N.) : a physician who practises, evaluates, or supervises diagnostic tests podiatrist (N.) : a person whose job is the care and treatment of people’s feet



  1. A man who knows a lot about things like food, music and art









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    connoisseur connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality/skill in art, food/music optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good things to happen/things to be successful hostage (N.) : a person who is captured and held prisoner by a person/group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking

    Correct Option: D

    connoisseur connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality/skill in art, food/music optimist (N.) : a person who always expects good things to happen/things to be successful hostage (N.) : a person who is captured and held prisoner by a person/group, and who may be injured/killed if people do not do what the person/group is asking