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 hates mankind









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    misanthrope misanthrope (N.) : a person who hates and avoids other people philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need (money) misogynist (N.) : a man who hates women humanitarian (N.) : a person who is concerned with reducing suffering and improving the conditions that people live in

    Correct Option: D

    misanthrope misanthrope (N.) : a person who hates and avoids other people philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need (money) misogynist (N.) : a man who hates women humanitarian (N.) : a person who is concerned with reducing suffering and improving the conditions that people live in


  1. To free a person by a verdict of ‘not guilty’.









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    acquit acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime acquaint (V.) : to make somebody/yourself familiar with/ aware of something acquiesce (V.) : to accept something without arguing

    Correct Option: B

    acquit acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime acquaint (V.) : to make somebody/yourself familiar with/ aware of something acquiesce (V.) : to accept something without arguing



  1. To secure a boat by attaching it to an anchor









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    moor moor (V.) : to attach a boat, ship, etc. to a fixed object/to the land with a rope/anchor it moot (V.) : propose ; put forward morose (Adj.) : unhappy, badtempered and not talking very much moose (N.) : a large deer (N. America)

    Correct Option: A

    moor moor (V.) : to attach a boat, ship, etc. to a fixed object/to the land with a rope/anchor it moot (V.) : propose ; put forward morose (Adj.) : unhappy, badtempered and not talking very much moose (N.) : a large deer (N. America)


  1. To try to settle a dispute between two other parties









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    mediate

    Correct Option: B

    mediate



  1. A vivacious and lively experience is said to be









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    scintillating scintillating (Adj.) : very clever, amusing and interesting

    Correct Option: A

    scintillating scintillating (Adj.) : very clever, amusing and interesting