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. A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity/capacity









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    veteran veteran (N.) : a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area/activity

    Correct Option: A

    veteran veteran (N.) : a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area/activity


  1. Feint









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    pretended attack feint (N.) : a body movement that is intended to divert another’s attention, often by being deliberately left incomplete.

    Correct Option: B

    pretended attack feint (N.) : a body movement that is intended to divert another’s attention, often by being deliberately left incomplete.



  1. A land fit for growing crops









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    arable arable (Adj.) : suitable for growing crops sprout (N.) : a new part growing on a plant sterilized (V.) : to kill the bacteria in/or on something venerable (Adj.) : people/things deserving/respect by vitrue of age, dignity, character, or position.

    Correct Option: B

    arable arable (Adj.) : suitable for growing crops sprout (N.) : a new part growing on a plant sterilized (V.) : to kill the bacteria in/or on something venerable (Adj.) : people/things deserving/respect by vitrue of age, dignity, character, or position.


  1. A thing fit to be eaten









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    edible edible (Adj.) : fit to be eaten eligible (Adj.) : qualified/entitled to be chosen audible (Adj.) : that can be heard delectable (Adj.) : delicious ; greatly pleasing

    Correct Option: D

    edible edible (Adj.) : fit to be eaten eligible (Adj.) : qualified/entitled to be chosen audible (Adj.) : that can be heard delectable (Adj.) : delicious ; greatly pleasing



  1. Someone who is designated to hear both sides of a dispute and make a judgement









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    arbitrator arbitrator (N.) :someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue counsellor (N.) : someone who has supervisory duties/gives advice about problems ; a lawyer who pleads cases in court

    Correct Option: B

    arbitrator arbitrator (N.) :someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue counsellor (N.) : someone who has supervisory duties/gives advice about problems ; a lawyer who pleads cases in court