SSC CHSL Topic Wise Study Material - English Language - One Word Substitution

SSC CHSL Topic Wise Study Material – English Language – One Word Substitution

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Introduction
In the questions based on One Word Substitution, a sentence or a group of words is given. Out of the given four alternatives, you have to choose the one which can be substituted for the given group of words or sentence. One Word Substitution may be defined as single word that is used in place of a group of words to denote a person, an object, a place, a state of mind, a profession etc.

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Some Important One Word Substitutions

Reference Corner

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase. Liquids forming a homogeneous mixture when added together. SSC (10 + 2) 2017
(a) Irascible
(b) Crucible
(c) Miscible
(d) Risible
Answer. (C) .

Directions (Q.Nos. 2-5) Out of the four alternatives, Choose the one which can he substituted for the given words / sentences. ssc (1 o+2) 2015

2. Introductory part or lines to a discourse or play
(a) Blurb
(b) Monologue
(c) Epilogue
(d) Prologue
Answer. (d) Prologue means ‘introductory part or lines to a discourse or play’.

3. A cinema show held in the afternoon.
(a) Play
(b)Premiere
(c) Entertainment
(d) Matinee
Answer. (d) A cinema show held in the afternoon is called matinee.

4. Intentional damage to arrest production.
(a) Sangfroid
(b) Modus operandi
(c) Sabotage
(d) Nemesis
Answer. (c) International damage to arrest production is called sabotage.

5. A handsome man.
(a) Tycoon
(b) Debonair
(c) Adonis
(d) Cavalier
Answer. (c) Adonis means ‘an extremely attractive man’.

Directions (Q.Nos. 6-10) In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words I sentences. SSC (10 +2) 2014

6. The schedule of travel.
(a) Travelbook
(b) Guidebook
(c) Itinerary
(d) Time-table
Answer. (c) Itinerary means ‘a plan of a journey including the . routes and the places’.

7. Poem in short stanzas narrating a popular story,
(a) Ballad
(b) Sonne
(c) Ballet
(d) Epic
Answer. (c) Poem in short stanzas narrating a popular story is called a ballad.

8. Design made by putting together coloured pieces – of glass or stones.
(a) Relief
(b) Oleograph
(c) Traceiy
(d) Mosaic
Answer. (d) Design made by putting together coloured pieces of glass or stones is called mosaic.

9. A policy that segregates people on the basis of race.
(a) Apartheid
(b) Partisan
(c) Chauvinism
(d) Theism
Answer. (a) A policy that segregates people on the basis of race is called apartheid.

10. Something which lasts forever.
(a) Mortal
(b) Infallible
(c) Eternal
(d) Youthful
Answer. (c) Eternal means ‘something which lasts forever.

Directions (Q. Nos. 11-13) In questions out of the four alternatives choose the one which can he substituted for the given words / sentence. ssc (10 + 2) 2013

11. A medicine to nullify the effect of poison.
(a) Antibody
(b) Antigen
(c) Antidote
(d) Anticlima
Answer. (c)

12. An assembly of worshippers.
(a) Congregation
(b) Conflagration
(c) Configuration
(d) Confrontation
Answer. (a)

13. A person who lives by himself.
(a) Monk
(b) Recluse
(c) Extrovert
(d) Prophet
Answer. (b)

Practice exercise

Directions (Q.Nos. 1-40) Give one word for the following words / sentences.
Directions (Q. Nos. 1-12) ssc (1o + 2) 2012

1. Something that occurs irregularly.
(a) Uncommon
(b) Sporadic
(c) Constant
(d) Persistent

2. Appealing to senses.
(a) Sensual
(b) Sensuous
(c) Sentimental
(d) Sensory

3. Some one who is indifferent and is careless.
(a) Lackadaisical
(b) Perfunctory
(c) Inaccurate
(d) Painstaking

4. An imaginary world where everything is perfect and everyone is happy.
(a) Wakefulness
(b) Phantom
(c) Rainbow
(d) Utopia

5. Fit to be eaten
(a) Credible
(b) Audible
(c) Edible
(d) Legible

6. Unfair advantages for members of one’s own family
(a) Plagiarism
(b) Nepotism
(c) Regionalism
(d) Optimism

7. A proficient public speaker
(a) Orator
(b) Narrator
(c) Arbitrator
(d) Curator

8. Always ready to attack or quarrel
(a) Impatient
(b) Aggressive
(c) Malicious
(d) Creative

9. Impossible to decipher, make out or read
(a) Eligible
(b) Intelligible
(c) Illegible
(d) Ambiguous

10. Careful not to harm or inconvenience others
(a) Humble
(b) Considerate
(c) Obstinate
(d) Rash

11. One who finds it easy to produce new and original ideas and things.
(a) Impulsive
(b) Creative
(c) Hospitable
(d) Bright

12. Done with good judgement
(a) Eminent
(b) Judicious
(c) Enviable
(d) Judicial

Directions (Q. Nos. 13-22) ssc (1o + 2)2011

13. A remedy for all diseases
(a) Narcotic
(b) Antiseptic
(c) Tonic
(d) Panacea

14. The killing of a whole group of people
(a) Genocide
(b) Germicide
(c) Patricide
(d) Suicide

15. The plants and vegetation of a region
(a) Fauna
(b) flora
(c) Landscape
(d) Environment

16. That which is without opposition
(a) Unaware
(b) Verdict
(c) Unanimous
(d) Spontaneous

17. Strong dislike between two persons
(a) Aversion
(b) Antipathy
(c) Apathy
(d) Despair

18. Murder of a man
(a) Regicide
(b) Fratricide
(c) Homicide
(d) Genocide

19. Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something
(a) Coercion
(b) Conviction
(c) Confession
(d) Cajolement

20. Animal that feeds on plants
(a) Carnivorous
(b) Herbivorous
(c) Insectivorous
(d) Graminivorous

21. A number of stars grouped together
(a) Orbit
(b) Constellation
(c) Solar system
(d) Comet

22. Lasting only for a very short while
(a) Transparent
(b) Temporal
(c) Temporary
(d) Temperate

Directions (Q. Nos. 23-26) ssc (1o+2) 2012

23. Able to use the left hand and right hand equally well
(a) Ambivert
(b) Ambidextrous
(c) Ambivalent
(d) Ambitions

24. One who hates women
(a) Philanthropist
(b) Ascetic
(c) Misogamist
(d) Misogynist

25. a system of naming things
(a) Horticulture
(b) Miniature
(c) Genocide
(d) Nomenclature

26. A raised passageway in a building
(a) Walkaway
(b) Walkout
(c) Walkabout
(d) Walkover

27. Custom of having many wives
(a) Bigamy
(b) Monogamy
(c) Polygamy
(d) Matrimony

28. An elderly unmarried woman
(a) Spinster
(b) Vandal
(c) Bachelor
(d) Adult

29. A person who rules without consulting the opinion of others
(a) Democrat
(b) Autocrat
(c) Bureaucrat
(d) Fanatic

30. A tank where fish or water plants Eire kept
(a) Apiary
(b) Aviary
(c) Nursery
(d) Aquarium

31. A building where dead bodies are kept
(a) Aviary
(b) Hospital
(c) Zoo
(d) Mortuary

32. An associate in a office or institution
(a) Companion
(b) Ally
(c) Colleague
(d) Accomplice

33. A place where birds are kept
(a) Apiary
(b) Aviary
(c) Nursery
(d) Extempore

34. Of unknown authorship
(a) Anonymous
(b) Unanimous
(c) Ambiguous
(d) Extempore

35. One who knows many languages
(a) Polygamy
(b) Popular
(c) Panacea
(d) Polyglot

36. The violation or profaning of sacred things
(a) Solemn
(b) Sinecure
(c) Posthumous
(d) Sacrilege

37. An examination of a dead body
(a) Ante-mortem
(b) Autopsy
(c) Morgue
(d) Cremation

38. One who sacrifices his life for a cause
(a) Patriot
(b) Martyr
(c) Soldier
(d) Revolutionary

39. Custom of having severed husbands at the same time
(a) Polyandry
(b) Polyglot
(c) Polysexual
(d) Polygamy

40. One who is not easily pleased by anything
(a) Maiden
(b) Pessimist
(c) Vulnerable
(d) Fastidious

Verifying the Answers

Sporadic means ‘happening occasion – ally or at intervals that are not regular’.
Sensuous means ‘giving pleasure to your senses’.
Lackadaisical means ‘not showing enough care or enthusiasm,
Utopia means ‘an imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect.
Edible means ‘fit or suitable to be eaten’.
Nepotism means ‘giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power’.
Orator means ‘a proficient public speaker’.
Aggressive means ‘angry and ready to attack’.
Illegible means difficult or impossible to read.
Considerate means careful not to hurt or upset others.
Creative means having the skill and ability to produce something new.
Judicious means careful and sensible; showing good judgement.