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.
- One who makes an official examination of accounts
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auditor auditor (N.) : a qualified accountant who inspects the accounting records and practices of a business/other organisation registrar (N.) : a person whose job is to keep official records, especially of births, marriages and deaths creditor (N.) : a person to whom money is owed by another person chartered accountant (N.) : a fully trained and qualified accountant
Correct Option: A
auditor auditor (N.) : a qualified accountant who inspects the accounting records and practices of a business/other organisation registrar (N.) : a person whose job is to keep official records, especially of births, marriages and deaths creditor (N.) : a person to whom money is owed by another person chartered accountant (N.) : a fully trained and qualified accountant
- A person who deliberately sets fire to a building
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arsonist arsonist (N.) : a criminal who illegally sets fire to property extortionist (N.) : a person who practises the crime of obtaining money by threat of violence hijacker (N.) : a person who uses force to take over a vehicle (aeroplane) in order to reach another destination assassin (N.) : a person who murders somebody important or famous, for money or for political reasons
Correct Option: A
arsonist arsonist (N.) : a criminal who illegally sets fire to property extortionist (N.) : a person who practises the crime of obtaining money by threat of violence hijacker (N.) : a person who uses force to take over a vehicle (aeroplane) in order to reach another destination assassin (N.) : a person who murders somebody important or famous, for money or for political reasons
- That which cannot be effaced
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indelible indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased effaced (V.) : remove completely from recognition/memory ; remove by or as if by rubbing / erasing illegible (Adj.) : that cannot be read invincible (Adj.) : incapable of being overcome affable (Adj.) : pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to
Correct Option: B
indelible indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased effaced (V.) : remove completely from recognition/memory ; remove by or as if by rubbing / erasing illegible (Adj.) : that cannot be read invincible (Adj.) : incapable of being overcome affable (Adj.) : pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to
- To free someone from all blames
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exonerate exonerate (V.) : pronounce not guilty of criminal charges cosolidate (V.) : unite into one fling (V.) : throw with force/ recklessness forbid (V.) : prohibit ; to order somebody not to do something
Correct Option: D
exonerate exonerate (V.) : pronounce not guilty of criminal charges cosolidate (V.) : unite into one fling (V.) : throw with force/ recklessness forbid (V.) : prohibit ; to order somebody not to do something
- One who does not believe in the existence of God
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atheist atheist (N.) : someone who does not believe in the existence of God theist (N.) : one who believes in the existence of God/gods mystic (N.) : someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension (understanding) cynic (N.) : someone who is critical of the motives of others
Correct Option: A
atheist atheist (N.) : someone who does not believe in the existence of God theist (N.) : one who believes in the existence of God/gods mystic (N.) : someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension (understanding) cynic (N.) : someone who is critical of the motives of others