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.

  1. 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 something

    Correct 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


  1. 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 ; suspicious

    Correct 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



  1. 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`


  1. 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 it

    Correct 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



  1. 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 event

    Correct 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