One Word Substitutes


Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.

  1. One who helps people by giving them money or other aid









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    benefactor benefactor (N.) : a person who helps people/ institutions beneficiary (N.) : the recipient of funds/ other benefits tycoon (N.) : a very wealthy/ powerful businessman

    Correct Option: A

    benefactor benefactor (N.) : a person who helps people/ institutions beneficiary (N.) : the recipient of funds/ other benefits tycoon (N.) : a very wealthy/ powerful businessman


  1. A policy that segregates people on the basis of race









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    apartheid apartheid (N.) : the former official policy of racial segregation (in South Africa) charvinism (N.) : fanatical patriotism theism (N.) : the belief that God exists partisan (N.) : an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person/ activity

    Correct Option: C

    apartheid apartheid (N.) : the former official policy of racial segregation (in South Africa) charvinism (N.) : fanatical patriotism theism (N.) : the belief that God exists partisan (N.) : an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person/ activity



  1. Something which lasts forever









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    eternal eternal (Adj.) : continuing forever; everlasting mortal (Adj.) : subject to death infallible (Adj.) : incapable of failure/error

    Correct Option: A

    eternal eternal (Adj.) : continuing forever; everlasting mortal (Adj.) : subject to death infallible (Adj.) : incapable of failure/error


  1. The schedule of travel









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    itinerary

    Correct Option: A

    itinerary



  1. Poem in short stanzas narrating a popular story









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    ballad ballad (N.) : a narrative poem of popular origin ballet (N.) : a theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers epic (N.) : a long narrative poem telling of a hero’s deeds sonnet (N.) : a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

    Correct Option: C

    ballad ballad (N.) : a narrative poem of popular origin ballet (N.) : a theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers epic (N.) : a long narrative poem telling of a hero’s deeds sonnet (N.) : a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme