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. 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 ; collusion

    Correct 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


  1. 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.



  1. 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/polished

    Correct 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


  1. 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 said

    Correct 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



  1. 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; shrewd

    Correct 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