One Word Substitutes
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
- A person who helps even a stranger in difficulty
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samaritan (N.) : a person who gives help and sympathy to the people who need it
altruist (N.) : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human wellbeing
philanthropist (N.) : a person who helps the poor and the needy, especially with money
beneficiary (N.) : a person who gains as a result of somethingCorrect Option: A
samaritan (N.) : a person who gives help and sympathy to the people who need it
altruist (N.) : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human wellbeing
philanthropist (N.) : a person who helps the poor and the needy, especially with money
beneficiary (N.) : a person who gains as a result of something
- Has an evil reputation.
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notorious (Adj.) : well-known in a bad way ; having an exceedingly bad reputation
malicious (Adj.) : having/showing hatred and a desire to harm/ hurt the feelings of somebody
magnanimous (Adj.) : kind, generous and forgiving towards an enemy or a rival
dubious (Adj.) : doubtful ; suspiciousCorrect Option: A
notorious (Adj.) : well-known in a bad way ; having an exceedingly bad reputation
malicious (Adj.) : having/showing hatred and a desire to harm/ hurt the feelings of somebody
magnanimous (Adj.) : kind, generous and forgiving towards an enemy or a rival
dubious (Adj.) : doubtful ; suspicious
- A person who readily believes others.
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credulous (Adj.) : too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick
credible (Adj.) : that can be believed/ trusted
sensitive (Adj.) : aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
sensible (Adj.) : able to make good judgements`Correct Option: B
credulous (Adj.) : too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick
credible (Adj.) : that can be believed/ trusted
sensitive (Adj.) : aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
sensible (Adj.) : able to make good judgements`
- A list of the names of books
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catalogue (N.) : a complete list of items with enumeration (numbering)
epilogue (N.) : a speech at the end of a book/ play/movie, that acts as a conclusion
dialogue (N.) : the conversation in a book/play/movie
prologue (N.) : a speech at the beginning of a book/play/movie, that introduces itCorrect Option: C
catalogue (N.) : a complete list of items with enumeration (numbering)
epilogue (N.) : a speech at the end of a book/ play/movie, that acts as a conclusion
dialogue (N.) : the conversation in a book/play/movie
prologue (N.) : a speech at the beginning of a book/play/movie, that introduces it
- Yearly celebration of a date or an event.
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anniversary (N.) : the date on which an event happened in some previous year
birthday (N.) : the date on which one is born
jubilee (N.) : a special anniversary of an event
centenary (N.) : the 100th anniversary of an eventCorrect Option: C
anniversary (N.) : the date on which an event happened in some previous year
birthday (N.) : the date on which one is born
jubilee (N.) : a special anniversary of an event
centenary (N.) : the 100th anniversary of an event