MCQ Test: One Word Substitution- 2 - Banking Exams MCQ

soporific (N.) : a drug making you want to go to sleep

poppy (N.) : a wild/garden plant, with a large delicate flower that is usually red, and small black seeds

beguile (V.) : to trick somebody into doing something, by being nice to them

pedant (N.) : a person who is too concerned with small detail/ rules especially when learning/ teaching

A person who lays too much stress on bookish learning is referred to as a pedant. A pedant is someone who focuses excessively on academic knowledge and often prioritizes theoretical understanding over practical experience. They may be seen as overly concerned with details and rigidly adhering to rules and conventions.

incomprehensible (Adj.) : impossible to understand

inconclusive (Adj.) : not leading to a definite decision/result

inconceivable (Adj.) : impossible to imagine/believe

Flora refers to the plants and vegetation of a specific region or area. It includes all the plant species found in that particular environment. It is often used to describe the collective plant life or botanical composition of a specific geographic location or ecosystem. Flora is an essential component of the natural environment and plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and supporting various forms of wildlife.

Idolatry refers to the worship or excessive reverence of idols or images. It is the practice of attributing divine or supernatural qualities to physical objects and treating them as gods or deities. This term is commonly used in religious contexts to describe the worship of idols in various cultures and religions throughout history.

The one word substitution is Charlatan.

Crook : a person who is dishonest or a criminal.
Apotheosis : the elevation of someone to divine status.
Renegade : a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
Charlatan : a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.

The one word substitution is Entomologist.

Geologist : one who studies the physical structure and substance of the earth, their history, and the processes which act on them..
Zoologist : one who studies behaviour, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
Botanist : one who studies study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants.
Entomologist : One who studies insect life.

The one word substitution is Spinster.

Artist : a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.
Bachelor : a man who is not and has never been married.
Misanthrope : a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
Spinster : an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.

The one word substitution is Bilingual.

Bigot : a person who is a blind supporter of his religion.
Bigamy : the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person.
Brittle : hard but liable to break easily.
Bilingual : speaking two languages fluently.

The one word substitution is Epidemic.

Academic : relating to education and scholarship.
Incorrigible : not able to be changed or reformed.
Invincible : too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
Epidemic : a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Insolvent refers to a person or entity that is unable to pay their debts, typically due to a lack of money or resources. It implies a more severe financial situation than simply being poor or destitute.

The word or phrase "belonging to all parts of the world" can be substituted with the word "cosmopolitan." This is because cosmopolitan refers to something that is global or worldwide in nature, and encompasses people or things from different parts of the world.

The word or phrase "occurring at night" can be substituted with the word "nocturnal". "Nocturnal" refers to something that happens or is active during the night. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The given word "womanish" refers to someone who has habits or characteristics typically associated with women. The word that can be substituted for "womanish" is "effeminate." Option B, "effeminate," means having qualities or characteristics typically associated with women. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The one word substitution is Inevitable.

Irreparable : impossible to rectify or repair.
Incomparable : without an equal in quality or extent, matchless.
Indisputable : unable to be challenged or denied.
Inevitable : certain to happen, unavoidable.

The one word substitution is Plutocracy.

Oligarchy :a small group of people having control of a country or organization.
Aristocracy :a form of government in which power is held by the nobility.
Pantisocracy :a form of utopian social organization in which all are equal in social position and responsibility.
Plutocracy :government by the wealthy people.

The one word substitution is Homicide.

Regicide : the action of killing a king.
Fratricide : the killing of one's brother or sister.
Genocide : the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group.
Homicide : the killing of one person by another.

The one word substitution is Herbivorous.

Carnivorous : feeding on other animals.
Insectivorous : feeding on insects, worms, and other invertebrates.
Graminivorous : feeding on grass.
Herbivorous : an animal that feeds on plants.

The one word substitution is Temporary.

Transparent : easy to perceive or detect.
Temporal : relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
Temperate : showing moderation or self-restraint.
Temporary : Lasting only for a very short time.

One word substitute is Vulnerable

Invincible : too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
Vulnerable: exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Naive: (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
Sensitive: quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.