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.
- That which can be drunk
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potable potable (Adj.) : safe to drink (water) edible (Adj.) : fit/suitable to be eaten palatable (Adj.) : having a pleasant/acceptable taste (food/drink) culpable (Adj.) :responsible and deserving blame for having done something wrong
Correct Option: C
potable potable (Adj.) : safe to drink (water) edible (Adj.) : fit/suitable to be eaten palatable (Adj.) : having a pleasant/acceptable taste (food/drink) culpable (Adj.) :responsible and deserving blame for having done something wrong
- A government run by officials
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bureaucracy bureaucracy (N.) : a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not elected democracy (N.) : a system of government in which all the people of a country can vote to elect their representatives anarchy (N.) : a situation in a country, an organization, etc., in which there is no government, order/control oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
Correct Option: D
bureaucracy bureaucracy (N.) : a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not elected democracy (N.) : a system of government in which all the people of a country can vote to elect their representatives anarchy (N.) : a situation in a country, an organization, etc., in which there is no government, order/control oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
- One who does something for the first time
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pioneer pioneer (N.) : a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop forerunner (N.) : a person/thing that came before and influenced somebody/something else that is similar, a sign of what is going to happen
Correct Option: D
pioneer pioneer (N.) : a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop forerunner (N.) : a person/thing that came before and influenced somebody/something else that is similar, a sign of what is going to happen
- One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession
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amateur amateur (N.) : a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
Correct Option: B
amateur amateur (N.) : a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
- Free somebody from blame or guilt
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exonerate exonerate (V.) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for excuse (V.) : to forgive somebody for something that he has done (not being polite, making a small mistake, etc.) reprimand (V.) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of him/his actions ; rebuke acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime
Correct Option: C
exonerate exonerate (V.) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for excuse (V.) : to forgive somebody for something that he has done (not being polite, making a small mistake, etc.) reprimand (V.) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of him/his actions ; rebuke acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime
