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 remedy for all diseases









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    panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation
    narcotic (N.) : a powerful illegal drug that affects the mind in a harmful way
    antiseptic (N.) : disinfectant ; a substance that helps to prevent infection in wounds by killing bacteria
    tonic (N.) : a medicine that makes you feel stronger and healthier, taken when you feel tired

    Correct Option: D

    panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation
    narcotic (N.) : a powerful illegal drug that affects the mind in a harmful way
    antiseptic (N.) : disinfectant ; a substance that helps to prevent infection in wounds by killing bacteria
    tonic (N.) : a medicine that makes you feel stronger and healthier, taken when you feel tired


  1. Lasting only for a very short while









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    temporary (Adj.) : lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time ; not permanent
    transparent (Adj.) : allowing you to see through it (glass etc.)
    temporal (Adj.) : connected with the real physical world, not spiritual matters ; connected with or limited by time
    temperate (Adj.) : having a mind temperature without extremes of heat/cold

    Correct Option: C

    temporary (Adj.) : lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time ; not permanent
    transparent (Adj.) : allowing you to see through it (glass etc.)
    temporal (Adj.) : connected with the real physical world, not spiritual matters ; connected with or limited by time
    temperate (Adj.) : having a mind temperature without extremes of heat/cold



  1. A number of stars grouped together









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    constellation (N.) : a group of stars that forms a shape in the sky and has a name
    orbit (N.) : a curved path followed by a planet or an object as it moves around another planet, star, moon, etc. solar
    system (N.) : the sun and all the planets that move around it
    comet (N.) : a mass of ice and dust that moves around the sun and looks like a bright star with a tail

    Correct Option: B

    constellation (N.) : a group of stars that forms a shape in the sky and has a name
    orbit (N.) : a curved path followed by a planet or an object as it moves around another planet, star, moon, etc. solar
    system (N.) : the sun and all the planets that move around it
    comet (N.) : a mass of ice and dust that moves around the sun and looks like a bright star with a tail


  1. Animal that feeds on plants









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    herbivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on plants
    carnivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on other animals
    insectivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on insects
    graminivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on grasses

    Correct Option: B

    herbivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on plants
    carnivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on other animals
    insectivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on insects
    graminivorous (Adj.) : animals that feed on grasses



  1. Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something









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    coercion (N.) : the action of making somebody do something that he does not want to do, using force or threatening
    conviction (N.) : the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court
    confession (N.) : a statement that a person makes admiting that he is guilty of a crime
    cajolement (N.) : making somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him; coaxing

    Correct Option: A

    coercion (N.) : the action of making somebody do something that he does not want to do, using force or threatening
    conviction (N.) : the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court
    confession (N.) : a statement that a person makes admiting that he is guilty of a crime
    cajolement (N.) : making somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him; coaxing