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 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 tiredCorrect 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
- 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/coldCorrect 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
- 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 tailCorrect 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
- 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 grassesCorrect 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
- 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; coaxingCorrect 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