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 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


  1. 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



  1. 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


  1. 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



  1. 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