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. To give one’s authority to another









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    delegate (V.) : to give part of your work, power or authority to somebody in a lower position than you
    assign (V.) : to give somebody something that he can use, or some work or responsibility
    represent (V.) : to give, show/ send something again, especially a cheque, bill, etc. that has not been paid
    designate (V.) : to say officially that somebody/ something has a particular character/ name

    Correct Option: B

    delegate (V.) : to give part of your work, power or authority to somebody in a lower position than you
    assign (V.) : to give somebody something that he can use, or some work or responsibility
    represent (V.) : to give, show/ send something again, especially a cheque, bill, etc. that has not been paid
    designate (V.) : to say officially that somebody/ something has a particular character/ name


  1. Full of criticism and mockery.









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    ridicule (N.) : mockery ; unkind remarks that make fun of somebody/ something or make him/ it look silly discrimination (N.) : the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than other
    satire (N.) : a way of criticizing a person, an idea or an institution in which you use humour to show his/its faults/ weaknesses
    contempt (N.) : the feeling that somebody/ something is without value and deserves no respect at all

    Correct Option: B

    ridicule (N.) : mockery ; unkind remarks that make fun of somebody/ something or make him/ it look silly discrimination (N.) : the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than other
    satire (N.) : a way of criticizing a person, an idea or an institution in which you use humour to show his/its faults/ weaknesses
    contempt (N.) : the feeling that somebody/ something is without value and deserves no respect at all



  1. An agreement between two countries or groups to stop fighting.









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    ceasefire (N.) : a time when enemies agree to stop fighting ; truce
    compromise (N.) : an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things it wants so that both sides may be happy
    outpost (N.) : a small military camp away from the main army, used for watching an enemy’s movements
    protocol (N.) : a system of fixed rules and formal behaviour used at official meetings

    Correct Option: B

    ceasefire (N.) : a time when enemies agree to stop fighting ; truce
    compromise (N.) : an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things it wants so that both sides may be happy
    outpost (N.) : a small military camp away from the main army, used for watching an enemy’s movements
    protocol (N.) : a system of fixed rules and formal behaviour used at official meetings


  1. Excessively enthusiastic and unreasonably excited about something.









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    fanatical (Adj.) : marked by extreme enthusiasm ; over-zealous
    spirited (Adj.) : full of energy, determination or courage
    interested (Adj.) : showing interest and finding something exciting
    despotic (N.) : a ruler with great power, especially one who uses it in a cruel way

    Correct Option: C

    fanatical (Adj.) : marked by extreme enthusiasm ; over-zealous
    spirited (Adj.) : full of energy, determination or courage
    interested (Adj.) : showing interest and finding something exciting
    despotic (N.) : a ruler with great power, especially one who uses it in a cruel way



  1. Intense and unreasoned fear or dislike.









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    phobia (N.) : a strong unreasonable fear/ hatred
    horror (N.) : a feeling of great shock, fear or disgust
    fright (N.) : a feeling of fear
    scare (N.) : a sudden feeling of fear

    Correct Option: B

    phobia (N.) : a strong unreasonable fear/ hatred
    horror (N.) : a feeling of great shock, fear or disgust
    fright (N.) : a feeling of fear
    scare (N.) : a sudden feeling of fear