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. One who gains benefit from something









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    beneficiary (N.) : a person who gains as a results of something
    benefactor (N.) : a person who gives money/ other help to a person or an organisation (school, charity)
    miser (N.) : a person who loves money and hates spending it
    hermit (N.) : a person who, usually for religious reasons, lives a very simple life alone and does not meet/ talk to other people

    Correct Option: D

    beneficiary (N.) : a person who gains as a results of something
    benefactor (N.) : a person who gives money/ other help to a person or an organisation (school, charity)
    miser (N.) : a person who loves money and hates spending it
    hermit (N.) : a person who, usually for religious reasons, lives a very simple life alone and does not meet/ talk to other people


  1. Spoken or done without preparation









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    extempore (Adj.) : spoken/ done without any previous thought/ preparation ; impromptu
    verbose (Adj.) : using/ containing more words than are needed
    amateur (Adj.) : a person who likes to take part in a sport/ other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
    verbatim (Adj.) : in exactly the same words as were used originally

    Correct Option: B

    extempore (Adj.) : spoken/ done without any previous thought/ preparation ; impromptu
    verbose (Adj.) : using/ containing more words than are needed
    amateur (Adj.) : a person who likes to take part in a sport/ other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
    verbatim (Adj.) : in exactly the same words as were used originally



  1. Fluent and clear in speech









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    articulate (Adj.) : good at expressing ideas/ feelings clearly in words (speech)
    emotional (Adj.) : connected with people’s feelings (emotions - a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger)
    enthusiastic (Adj.) : feeling / showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/ something
    confident (Adj.) : feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful

    Correct Option: A

    articulate (Adj.) : good at expressing ideas/ feelings clearly in words (speech)
    emotional (Adj.) : connected with people’s feelings (emotions - a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger)
    enthusiastic (Adj.) : feeling / showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/ something
    confident (Adj.) : feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful


  1. Always ready to attack or quarrel









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    aggressive (Adj.) : angry, and behaving in a threatening way ; ready to attack
    creative (Adj.) : having the skill and ability to produce something new, especially a work of art
    impatient (Adj.) : annoyed/ irritated by somebody/ something; waiting to do unpleasant
    malicious (Adj.) : having/ showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody or hurt his feelings ; spiteful ; malevolent

    Correct Option: C

    aggressive (Adj.) : angry, and behaving in a threatening way ; ready to attack
    creative (Adj.) : having the skill and ability to produce something new, especially a work of art
    impatient (Adj.) : annoyed/ irritated by somebody/ something; waiting to do unpleasant
    malicious (Adj.) : having/ showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody or hurt his feelings ; spiteful ; malevolent



  1. Fit to be eaten









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    edible (Adj.) : fit/ suitable to be eaten ; not poisonous
    legible (Adj.) : clear enough to read
    credible (Adj.) : that can be believed/ trusted
    audible (Adj.) : that can be heard clearly

    Correct Option: D

    edible (Adj.) : fit/ suitable to be eaten ; not poisonous
    legible (Adj.) : clear enough to read
    credible (Adj.) : that can be believed/ trusted
    audible (Adj.) : that can be heard clearly