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 is skilful









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    dexterous dexterous (Adjetive) : skilful diligent (Adjective) : showing care and effort in your work/ duties

    Correct Option: D

    dexterous dexterous (Adjetive) : skilful diligent (Adjective) : showing care and effort in your work/ duties


  1. A person who deserves all praise









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    laudable laudable (Adjective) : worthy of high praise detestable (Adjective) : offensive to the mind despicable (Adjective) : very unpleasant/evil

    Correct Option: D

    laudable laudable (Adjective) : worthy of high praise detestable (Adjective) : offensive to the mind despicable (Adjective) : very unpleasant/evil



  1. A study of ancient things









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    archaeology archaeology (Noun) : the study of human history and prehistory, the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains physiology (Noun) : the scientific study of the normal functions of living things ethonology (Noun) : the scientific study and comparison of human races zoology (Noun) : the branch of biology that studies animals

    Correct Option: B

    archaeology archaeology (Noun) : the study of human history and prehistory, the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains physiology (Noun) : the scientific study of the normal functions of living things ethonology (Noun) : the scientific study and comparison of human races zoology (Noun) : the branch of biology that studies animals


  1. The burial of a corpse









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    interment interment (N.) : the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave internment (N.) : confinement during war time interrogate (V.) : pose a series of questions to interpose (V.) : be/come between ; introduce

    Correct Option: B

    interment interment (N.) : the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave internment (N.) : confinement during war time interrogate (V.) : pose a series of questions to interpose (V.) : be/come between ; introduce



  1. Conferred as an honor









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    honorary honorary (Adj.) : given as an honour without the normal duties honourable (Adj.) : worthy of being honoured honorarium (N.) : a fee paid for a nominally free service honorific (Adj.) : showing respect for the person you are speaking to

    Correct Option: A

    honorary honorary (Adj.) : given as an honour without the normal duties honourable (Adj.) : worthy of being honoured honorarium (N.) : a fee paid for a nominally free service honorific (Adj.) : showing respect for the person you are speaking to