SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: One Word Substitution - 5 - SSC CGL MCQ

Improvident means not provident; not providing for the future.

Laudable means worthy of high praise.

An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service is called a veteran.

The branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures through their material remains is called archaeology.

Kleptomania is a compulsion to steal having no relation to need or the monetary value of the object. Pneumonia is a disease; insomnia is an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness while nymphomania is an abnormally intense sexual desire in women.

Defamation is a false accusation of an offence or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.

Fable is a usually short narrative making an edifying or cautionary point and often employing as characters animals that speak and act like humans.

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin.

Red–tapism is the practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered or completed; also called redtapery or red-tapist.

Intruder is someone who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent.

Inedible is something that is not suitable for food or eating.

The belief in many gods is called Polytheism.

A cluster of flowers on a branch is called an inflorescence.

A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human action-Cynic.

A highly skilled musician is commonly referred to as a virtuoso.

A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly.

The group in the arts regarded as being the most experimental is (a) Avant-garde. The term "avant-garde" is often used to describe artists, writers, musicians, and other creative individuals who are pushing the boundaries of their respective fields and are at the forefront of new artistic movements. The avant-garde is characterized by a willingness to experiment with form and content, to challenge established conventions and traditions, and to explore new modes of expression. Some examples of avant-garde movements in the arts include Dadaism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.

The term that describes someone who helps people by giving them money or other aid is "Benefactor" (option a). A beneficiary (option b) is someone who receives benefits or advantages, usually as a result of a legal arrangement or will. A tycoon (option c) is a wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist. A patriot (option d) is someone who loves and supports their country and is willing to defend it.

The term that describes an apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but also containing shared areas, is "Condominium" (option a).

A multiplex (option b) is a building containing multiple separate living units that are typically rented out. A duplex (option c) is a building containing two separate living units, each with its own entrance, typically side by side. A caravan (option d) is a mobile home or trailer used for vacationing or temporary housing.

Triumvirate refers to a group of three powerful individuals who share authority or power. The term is often used in a political context to describe a coalition of three leaders who jointly govern a state or country. The word "trio" generally refers to any group of three people, while "tritium" is a chemical element with the atomic number 3, and "trivet" is a stand or support for a pot or pan.

(a) Post-mortem: Post-mortem examination (also called autopsy or necropsy) is the medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death and to gather information about any diseases or injuries the deceased may have had. This process involves a detailed examination of the organs, tissues, and bodily fluids of the deceased. It is often performed by a medical examiner or a forensic pathologist.

(b) Obituary: An obituary is a notice of someone's death, often published in a newspaper or online. It typically includes biographical information about the deceased, such as their name, age, date and place of birth, occupation, and family members. Obituaries can also include information about funeral or memorial services and ways to honor the deceased.

(c) Homage: Homage refers to an act of respect or tribute paid to someone who has died. It can take many forms, such as laying flowers at a gravesite, lighting a candle in memory, or holding a memorial service or ceremony.

(d) Mortuary: A mortuary is a facility where bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation. It typically includes an area for viewing the body, as well as rooms for embalming and storing bodies. Mortuaries may also offer funeral planning services and support for grieving families.

"Opaque" is an adjective that describes an object or material that does not allow the passage of light. In other words, it is impossible to see through an opaque object, because the light is blocked or absorbed by it. Opaque objects are the opposite of transparent objects, which allow light to pass through easily, and translucent objects, which allow some light to pass through but not enough to see through clearly.

For example, a brick wall is opaque because no light can pass through it, while a piece of glass is transparent because light can pass through it easily. A frosted glass window is an example of a translucent object because it allows some light to pass through, but not enough to see through clearly.

(a) Taxidermy is the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display or study. While taxidermy involves categorizing and organizing different animal specimens, it is not typically considered a scientific classification practice.

(b) Taxonomy, on the other hand, is the scientific discipline of identifying, classifying, and naming organisms based on shared characteristics. Taxonomists classify organisms into hierarchical groups, ranging from broad kingdoms to specific species, based on their evolutionary relationships and shared traits.

(c) Toxicology is the scientific study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms. It involves the classification of toxins and their mechanisms of action, as well as the development of strategies to prevent and treat toxic exposures.

(d) Classicology is not a commonly recognized term or field of study. However, "classics" generally refers to the study of the literature, language, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, and may involve the classification and analysis of historical texts and artifacts.

Demagogue refers to a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

The fear of being enclosed in a small space is called claustrophobia.

Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning.

If someone or something is infallible, that means they are incapable of failure or error.

Conscientious is the one who is guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of duty and right and wrong.

A collection of historical documents or records.

Obsolete means no longer in use