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.
- An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct
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manoeuvre (N.) : a clever plan/ action or movement that is used for giving somebody an advantage; move subterfuge (N.) : a secret, usually dishonest, way of behaving
stratagem (N.) : a trick /plan that you use to gain an advantage/to trick an opponent
complicity (N.) : the act of taking with another person in a crime ; collusionCorrect Option: B
manoeuvre (N.) : a clever plan/ action or movement that is used for giving somebody an advantage; move subterfuge (N.) : a secret, usually dishonest, way of behaving
stratagem (N.) : a trick /plan that you use to gain an advantage/to trick an opponent
complicity (N.) : the act of taking with another person in a crime ; collusion
- One who breaks the law
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transgressor (N.) : someone who violates a law or command
aggressor (N.) : a person, country etc. that attacks first
politician (N.) : a person connected with politics.
pedestrian (N.) : a person who walks on a street rather than use a vehicle.Correct Option: C
transgressor (N.) : someone who violates a law or command
aggressor (N.) : a person, country etc. that attacks first
politician (N.) : a person connected with politics.
pedestrian (N.) : a person who walks on a street rather than use a vehicle.
- That which cannot be captured
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ungrippable (Adj.) : that can’t be captured
impregnable (Adj.) : strong and impossible to defeat/change ; invincible
unbreakable (Adj.) : that can’t be entered by force
slippery (Adj.) : difficult to hold/ stand/move in, because it is smooth wet/polishedCorrect Option: B
ungrippable (Adj.) : that can’t be captured
impregnable (Adj.) : strong and impossible to defeat/change ; invincible
unbreakable (Adj.) : that can’t be entered by force
slippery (Adj.) : difficult to hold/ stand/move in, because it is smooth wet/polished
- Reproducing or memorizing word for word
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verbatim (Adj.) : exactly as spoken/written ; word for word
verbose (Adj.) : using/containing more words than are needed; long-worded
verbiage (N.) : the use of too many words or of more difficult words than are needed to express an idea
verbalism (N.) : a phrase/sentence having little or no meaning ; the way in which something is saidCorrect Option: A
verbatim (Adj.) : exactly as spoken/written ; word for word
verbose (Adj.) : using/containing more words than are needed; long-worded
verbiage (N.) : the use of too many words or of more difficult words than are needed to express an idea
verbalism (N.) : a phrase/sentence having little or no meaning ; the way in which something is said
- Careful in the spending of money, time, etc.
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economical (Adj.) : providing good service/value in relation to the amount of time/money spent; using no more than is necessary; not spending more money than is necessary, frugal
punctual (Adj.) : not late ; happening or doing at the arranged/ correct time
miserly (Adj.) : hating to spend money
calculative (Adj.) : used of persons– the most calculating and selfish men; shrewdCorrect Option: B
economical (Adj.) : providing good service/value in relation to the amount of time/money spent; using no more than is necessary; not spending more money than is necessary, frugal
punctual (Adj.) : not late ; happening or doing at the arranged/ correct time
miserly (Adj.) : hating to spend money
calculative (Adj.) : used of persons– the most calculating and selfish men; shrewd