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. Write or carve words on stone or paper









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    inscribe

    Correct Option: A

    inscribe


  1. One who is converted from one religion to another









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    proselyte proselyte (N.) : a new convert polytheist (N.) : one who believes in more than one God presbyte (Adj.) : long-sighted ; far-sighted

    Correct Option: C

    proselyte proselyte (N.) : a new convert polytheist (N.) : one who believes in more than one God presbyte (Adj.) : long-sighted ; far-sighted



  1. A person who is womanish in his habits









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    effeminate effeminate (Adj.) : looking, behaving/sounding like a woman/a girl (of a man/a boy) feminist (N.) : a supporter of feminism philogynist (N.) : a person who likes/admires women

    Correct Option: C

    effeminate effeminate (Adj.) : looking, behaving/sounding like a woman/a girl (of a man/a boy) feminist (N.) : a supporter of feminism philogynist (N.) : a person who likes/admires women


  1. Property inherited from one’s father or ancestors.









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    patrimony patrimony (N.) : property that is given to somebody when their father dies mercenary (N.) : a soldier who will fight for any country/group that offers payment hereditary (Adj.) : inherited by established rules of descent aristocracy (N.) : the most powerful members of a society

    Correct Option: A

    patrimony patrimony (N.) : property that is given to somebody when their father dies mercenary (N.) : a soldier who will fight for any country/group that offers payment hereditary (Adj.) : inherited by established rules of descent aristocracy (N.) : the most powerful members of a society



Direction: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

  1. Refresh and revive









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    invigorate invigorate (V.) : make lively investigate (V.) : conduct an inquiry invalidate (V.) : declare invalid invigilate (V.) : watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating).

    Correct Option: A

    invigorate invigorate (V.) : make lively investigate (V.) : conduct an inquiry invalidate (V.) : declare invalid invigilate (V.) : watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating).