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.
- Pertaining to sheep
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ovine ovine (N.) : connected with sheep canine (N.) : connected with dogs bovine (N.) : connected with cows feline (N.) : connected with cats
Correct Option: C
ovine ovine (N.) : connected with sheep canine (N.) : connected with dogs bovine (N.) : connected with cows feline (N.) : connected with cats
- To remove an objectionable part from a book.
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expurgate expurgate (V.) : to remove/leave out parts of a piece of writing/ or a conversation, while printing/ reporting it, because you think those parts could offend people exterminate (V.) : to kill all the members of a group of people/ animals extirpate (V.) :to destroy/get rid of something that is bad/not wanted
Correct Option: B
expurgate expurgate (V.) : to remove/leave out parts of a piece of writing/ or a conversation, while printing/ reporting it, because you think those parts could offend people exterminate (V.) : to kill all the members of a group of people/ animals extirpate (V.) :to destroy/get rid of something that is bad/not wanted
- A part of a word that can be pronounced separately
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syllable syllable (N.) : any of the units into which a word is divided, containing a vowel sound and usually one/more consonants particle (N.) : an Adv./ a Prep. that can combine with a V. to make a Phr. V. In, looked up, up is the Particle sibilant (Adj.) : making a ‘s’ or ‘z’ sound as in – sip , zip
Correct Option: C
syllable syllable (N.) : any of the units into which a word is divided, containing a vowel sound and usually one/more consonants particle (N.) : an Adv./ a Prep. that can combine with a V. to make a Phr. V. In, looked up, up is the Particle sibilant (Adj.) : making a ‘s’ or ‘z’ sound as in – sip , zip
- Relating to kinship with the father
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partilineal patrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between father and child that continues in a family with each generation matrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between mother and child that continues in a family with each generation familial (Adj.) : related to or typical of a family
Correct Option: A
partilineal patrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between father and child that continues in a family with each generation matrilineal (Adj.) : relationship between mother and child that continues in a family with each generation familial (Adj.) : related to or typical of a family
- A special fondness or liking for
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penchant penchant (N.) : a special liking for something ; fondness propensity (N.) : a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour ; inclination preoccupation (N.) : a state of thinking about something continuously
Correct Option: C
penchant penchant (N.) : a special liking for something ; fondness propensity (N.) : a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour ; inclination preoccupation (N.) : a state of thinking about something continuously