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.
- 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/ nameCorrect 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
- 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 allCorrect 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
- 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 meetingsCorrect 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
- 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 wayCorrect 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
- 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 fearCorrect 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