ees DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5): In she flowing questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/eentence. (SSC CGL P* Sit. 2010) 1. An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct (2) Subterfuge (©) Manoeuvre (©) Statagem (©) Complicity 2. Impossible to describe (@) Miraculous () Ineftable (©) Stupendous (©) Appalling 3. One who criticises popular beliefs which he thinks is ‘mistaken or unwise (@) Philistine () eonoctast (©). Imposter (©) Cannibal 4 Detaining and confining someone (@) Interruption (6) Interrogation (©) Internment (@) Liberation 5. Science ofthe races ofmankind (@ Genealogy (b) Epistemology (©) Ethnology (@)_ Sociology DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10): In he following questions, out ofthe four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words! sentence. (SSC CGL2"!Sit. 2010) 6 One who hides away on a ship to obtain a free passage (@) Compositor (b) Stoker (©) Stowaway (@)Shiporight 7. Cluesavailable at a scene (@) Circumstantial (b) Derivative (©) Inferential (@) Suggestive 8. An unexpected piece of good fortune (@ Windtal (b) Philanthropy (©) Benevolence (@)_ Turnstile 9, Anemolument over and abeve fixed income or salary (@) Honorarium (©) Sinecure (©) Perquisite (@) Prerogative 10. Theanimals ofa particular region, (@) Flora (b) Museum (© Zoo (@) Fauna DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15): nthe fllowing questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsisentence. (SSC CGL 1" Sit. 2011) One Word Substitution 11. A post with litle work but high salary (@)_ Director (0) Trustee (©) Sinecure (@) Ombudsman 12 Something that causes death (@)_ Dangerous () Fatal (o) Brut (@)_ Horrible 1. A person who writes devoratively @) Calligrapher (6) Collier (©) Choreographer (@) Cartographer 1M. Pertainingtocattle @) Canine () Feline (©) Bovine (@) Verminous 1S, Tolock at someone in an angry or threatening way @). Glower 0) Gnaw (©) Gnash (Grind DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20): Inthe allowing questions, owofthe jour alternatives, choose ike one wich can be sbstituted for the given words/sentence. (SSC CGL2"Sit. 2011) 16 An inscription on a tomb (@) Espionage (®) Epilogue (©). Epitaph (@) Elegy 17, Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is ‘wrong: (@) Cleavemess ©) Conscience (©) Consciousness (d) Fear 18, Release of prisoner ftom ail on certain terms and condition (@)_ Parole (b) Parley (©) Pardon (@ Acquittal 19, Loss of memory (a) Ambrosia (@) Amnesia (©) Insomnia (@) Forgetting 20. To struggle helplessly (@) Flounder () Founder (©) Fumble (Finger DIRECTIONS (Qs.21-25) = In he following questions, out ofthe four aliernatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words sentence. (SSC CGL I* Sit. 2012) 21, One who loves books (@) Bibliophile (©) Bibliophagist (©). Bibliophoebe (@) Bibliographer 22. Speaking without preparation (@) Deliberate (©) Fluent (©) Loquacious (@)Extempore‘One Word Substitution, 23, Spovial trial of the Head of State by Parliament (@) Impingement () Infringement (©) Impeachment (@)Impediment 24, Someone able to use both hands with equal skill (a) Ambivalent (©) Amphibious (©) Ambiguous (@) Ambidextrous 25. Cure for all diseases (a) Curable (0) Panacea (€) Incurable (@) Curative DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsisentence. (SSC CGL 2"! Sit.2012) 26. Arise place on which offerings toa God are made, (a) Rostrum (©) Chureh (©) Altar (@) Mound 27. Something that eannot be explained (@) Unthinkable (©) Impregnable (©) Mysterious (@) Inexplicable 28 A written declaration made on call in the presence of a magistrate (@) Affidavit (©) Dossier (©) Voucher (Document 29. A person who thinks only about himself” and not about others’ needs: (@) Pgomaniacal (©) Egoistie (©) Egatistic (@) Egocentric 30. A guide-post pointing out the way for a place (@)_ Finger-post (©) Lamp-post (©) Checkpost (@) Lastpost DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): Inthe following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence, (SSC.CGL 1 Sit. 2012) 31. Agroup ofthree books, flmsete that have the same subject fr characters (@) Trinity (6) Trilogy (©) To (@) Tripod 52, Astudy ofthe human race (@) Anthropology (b)_Archacology (©) Ethnology (@) Eymology 38, An expert in an area ofthe fine o other arts (@) Neophyte () Amateur (©) Connoisseur (@) Enthusiast 34 Theartof preserving skin of animals, birds, fishes (@) Topology () Taxonomy (©) Seismology (@) Taxidermy 38. Chanting of magie spells (@) Narration (©) Recitation (©) Incantation (@) Unecance DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36-40) : In rhe following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted [for the given words sentence. (SSC CGL 24 Sit. 2012) 36, A round or eylindrical container used for storing things such a food, chemicals or rolls of film (@) Tankard () Canister (©) Vessel (Casket 37, Aplace of permanent residence (@) Abode (b) Dormitory (©) Domicile (Apartment 38, That cannot bealtered or withdrawn @) Irrevocable (&) Arretrievable (6) rrefutable (@) Inesistible 39, Money paid to employees on retirement @). Gratuity ©) Git (©), Pension (Arrears 40, A place where clothes are kept (0) Locker (@) Drawer (©) Wardrobe (Cupboard DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-47) In thejollowing questions, ou ofthe four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsleentence. (SSC CGLI* Sit. 2013) 41. Detailed plan of journey: (@) Travelogue (by Tavetki (©, Schedule (@)Iinerary 42 One who cannot be corte (@) incurable (b)_ncorigible (©) Hardened (@)_tnwulnerabie 48, A general pardon granted by the Government to political offenders (@) Pardon 6b) Excuse (©) Honesty (@) Amnesty 44 One whohates women (@). Misogynist (6) Misogamist © Ambivert (@)_ Misanthrope 45. Aperson who consumes human flesh (a) Camita (b) lavage (9. Captor (Carnivore 46, A school boy who cuts classes frequently i 8 (a) Defeats (b). Syeophant (© Tran (Martine 47, Stealing ofideas or writings of someene else (@) Autism (b)_ Scepticism (©) Mesmerism (@)_ Plagiarism DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4850) + Tn following questions, ont of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsisentence. (SSC CGL2"'Sit. 2013) 48. One who is unaffected or indiferent to joy, pain, pleasure or grief (@) Tolerant (0) Resigned (©) Passive @ Sic49, A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom (@) Veracious (©) Vulnerable (©) Venerable (@) Verger ‘An excessively morbid desire to steal (@)_ Stealomania (©) Kleptomania (©) Cleftomania (@)_Keptomania 1. _ Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported (@) Contraband (©). Smuggled (©) Counterfeit (@) Forged 52, Intentional destruction of racial groups, (a) Regicide (@) Genocide (©) Homicide (a) Fratricide 53. A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another whicle (a) Navigator (b) Escort (©) Ourider (@) Security 54 A person specially interested in the study of coins and medals (0) Medalist (©) Coinist (©) Numismatist (@) Numerist DIRECTIONS (Qs. 55-61) : In these questions, ou! ofthe four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. (SSC.CGL 1" Sit. 2013) 55, _A study of sounds is known as (@ Semantics (b)_Sylsties (© Linguists (@) Phoneties 56, Toreduce to nothing @) Call ) Lal (© Nall @)_ Annu 57. An obviously true or hackneyed statement (@) Taism (©) Spllogismn (© Iconic (@)Imagism 58 Weds inscribed on a tomb (@) Epilogue (©) Epitaph (© Epitome (Epistle 59, Theact of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush or aspecial pen (@) Hieroglyphics (0) Calligraphy (@) Stenciling (@) Graphics 60, A word composed of the first letters of the words in a phrase (@) Acronym (©) Abridgement (©) Almanac (@)_ Anachronism 61, A person of obscure position who has gained wealth. G@)_ Extrabagant (©) Promiscuous (©) Parvenw (@) Sumptuary ECTIONS (Qs. 62-68) : In thefollowing questions, outothe four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence. (SSC CGL I" Sit. 2013) 6, That which has a double meaning (@) Doubtless (©) Uncertain (©) Controversial (Ambiguous ‘One Word Substitution . Incapable of making errors (@) Infallible (©) Incomigible (©) Impervious (@)_Inexplicable 64. Governed by a sense of duty (@) Conscious. (b) Sensible (©) Intelligent (@) Conscientious 6. The depository where state records and documents are preserved (@) Museum (©) Library (©) Emporium (@) Archive 66, That which is no longer fashionable or in use (@) Unused (@) Ancient (©) Obsolete @ ow 67, Murder of aking (@) Homicide (b) Fratricide (©) Regicide (a) Parricide & Aplace where birds are kept (@) Aviary (©) House (©) Aquat (@) Apiary DIRECTIONS (Qs. 69-75): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. (SSC CGL 1" Sit. 2013) An apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living init, but also containing shared areas (2) Condorsinium (6) Multiplex (©) Duplex (Caravan 70, A group of three powerful people. (@) Trio (6) Tritium (©) Trivet (@) Triumvirate 71. Operation of the body afer death. (@) Postmortem (b) Obituary (© Homage (Mortuary 72. Notallowing the passage offi. (@) Oblique (©) Opaque (©) Optique (4). Opuilant 73. Science regarding priniples of lasification (@) Taxidermy (b)- Taxonomy (©) Toxicology (@ Classicology 7A. A political leader appealing to popular desires and prejudices (@) Dictator (b)- Tyrant (©) Popularist (@) Demagogue 75. Enclosed in a small closed space. (@)_ Closophobia (6) Clusterophobia (©) Claustrophobia ——_(@)_Liftophobia DIRECTIONS Qs. 76-82): In she following questions, om ofthe four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences (SSCCGL2014) 76 Beliefin many gods (@) Pantheism (©). Polytheism () Monotheism (@ Atheism‘One Word Substitution Th. Acluster of flowers on abranch (@) Bouquet (b) Inflorescence (©) Wreath (@) Incandeseence 7K A person who believes that only selfishness motivates ‘human actions. (@) Agnostic ©) Cynic (©). Sceptic (@) Misogynist 79. Abighly skilled musician (@) Artiste (©) Virtuoso (©). Performer (@) Diva 80. A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly (@) Steam (©) Bake (©) Saute (@)_Parboit 81. The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the most experimental (@) Avant-garde () Iconoclast (©). Revolutionary (@) Nerd 82. One who helps people by giving them money or other aid (@). Benefictor (b) Beneficiary (©) Tycoon (@) Patriot DIRECTIONS (Qs. 85-89): Inthe following questions, out ofthe four alternatives, choase the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. (SC CGLF* Sit. 2015) $3. A recurrent compulsive urge to steal (@)Phoumonia (©) Insomnia (© Nymphomania —_—_(€)_-Kleptomania $4. Act of injuring anothers reputation by any slanderous communication. (@) Orchestration (©) Aberration (©) Misrepresentation _(€)_ Defamation 8S. story in which animals or objects speak and give ‘wholesome moral lesson. (@) Fable () Parable (©) Allegory (@) Legend Medical Study of skin and its diseases. (@) Dermatology (©). Endocrinology (©) Gynaecology (6) Orthopaedics 87. A process involving oo much oficial formality (@)_ Diplomacy (b) Bureaucracy (©) Red-tapism (a) Nepetism 88 A person who enters without any invitation, (@) Burglar (©) Intruder (©) Thief (@) Vandal 89, Not suitable for eating G@)_ Tasteless (©) Uneatable (©) _Inedible @ Spicy DIRECTIONS (Qs. 90-96): In he following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentences. (SSC CGL 1 Sit. 2015) 90, Ofone's ov fiee will (@) Obligatory (©) Voluntary (b) Mandatory (@ Compulsory a” 91, One who runs away from justice or the law. (@) Fugitive () Thiet (©) Criminal (Smuggler 92, Onewho is skillful. @) Disciplined (&) Different ©) Diligent (@) Dexterous 98, One who is too careless to plan forthe Future. (@)_Impotent (©) Improvident (©) Impractical (@Imprudent 94. A person who deserves all praise (@)Despicable (©) Detestable (©) Lavdabie (©) Lovable 95, One whohas long experience @) Expest (©) Novice (©) Prcitoner (6) Veteran 96, A study of ancient things, ©) Physiology (6) Archacology © Fthnology (8) Zocloay DIRECTIONS (Qs. 97-99): In the following questions, out ofthe four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordi/sentences. (SSC CGL 1* Sit. 2016) 97. An abatoieis @)_aplace where animals are slaughtered (b) a place where abbots stay (6) atttle of respect given to a priest or abbot (@)_aplace where animals are worshipped ‘Aman with abnormal habits (@) Eccentric () Frantic (©) Wiotie (@) Sulky 99. Words inscribed on the tomb @) Epigraph (0) Epigram (©) Epitaph (@ Elegy DIRECTIONS : (Qs. 100-102): Inthe following questions, out af the four alternatives, choase the ane which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. (SSCCGL 1* Sit. 2016) 100, ‘The ceremony of crowning a sovereign (@). Felicitation (@) Promotion (©) Coronation (@)_ Installation 101. One who tends to patronize, rebuff or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire people regarded as social superiors {@) Snob () Fob (©) Dandy (@) Freak 102. Aroom where dead bodiesare kept until burial @ Grove () Cemetery (©) Mortuary @ PyeDIRECTIONS (Qs. 103-105) : Inthe following questions, ou! of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted {for he given wordysentences and click the bution corresponding « CGL 1 Sit. 2016) 108, A person's peculiar habit (@) Tait (b) Idiosyncrasy (©) Adiolect (@) Talent 104, ‘Speech delivered without preparation (@)- Rhetoric (b) Oration (©) Extempore (@) Maiden speech 105. One who will do any job for anyone for money (®) Mercenary () Recruit (©) Hoodlum (Merchant DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-108) : Inthe following questions. outof the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. (SSC CGL.1* Sit. 2016) 106, Action that is likely tomake people very angry (@)_ Inflationary (&) Indlammable (© Commensurable —_(@)_ Inflammatory 107. A humorous drawing dealing with current events or polities. @) Sketch (6) lustration (©) Cartoon (@ Skit 108. Act of mercy killing (@) Suicide (©) Euthanasia (©) Immolation (@Asphyxiation DIRECTIONS (Qs. 109-113): [nthe flowing question below. ‘out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015) 109. Walking in sleep (@)_ Sleepy-head (© Somnambulism (©) Somnolence (@) Insomnia 110, A person who leaves his own country in order to go and live in another: @)_ Emigrant () Refugee (©) Immigrant (Expatriate IIL, Showing e dislike ofanything improper (@) Crude (o) Prim (©) Strict (Rude 112, ‘That which cannot be avoided (@) Inevitable (©) Indifferent ()_Inestimable (@ Infatlible 11. Artistic, musical or dramatic interpretation (2) Reparation (0) Report (©) Imitation (@ Rendition DIRECTIONS (Qs. 114-118): Jn she ollowing questions below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordvsentences. ( ‘Sub, Ins. 2014) ‘One Word Substitution 114, One who offer his service of his own free will, (@) Worker (6) Slave (©) Volunteer (@ Servant 11S, One who is always doubt (@). Sceptic () Deist (©), Rationalist @ Posit 116, A collection of slaves (@) Coflle () Crew (©) Company (@) Conege 117, A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army (@) Mercenary (©) Liquidator (©) Venul (@) Hireling 118, Not likely to be easily pleased (b) Infalible (Communist (@) Fastidious (©) Fatale DIRECTIONS (Qs. 119-128) Inte following quesions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013) 119. A person who attends to the diseases ofthe eye isan (@)_ Ocalist (©) Optimist (©) Obstetrician (@) Optician 120. The study of worms and insects (@) Taxidemy (b) Entomology (©) Ornithology (@) Paleontology IDI. A person who devotes his/her life forthe welfare of others G@) Altruist (0) Hermit (©) Volunteer (@) Martyr 122. A person who shows off his learning (@)_ Pedant (©) Educationist (©). Exhibitor (@) Researcher 123, Written law ofa legislative body @) Statute ©) Stature (©) Static (@ Statue DIRECTIONS (Qs. 124-128): Inthe following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can he substituted for the given wordelsentence. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012) 124, An actor notion to look back in the past (@)_ Retrospective (b) Postnatal (6) Retrogressive (@) Primitive 125, Medicine to counteract the effect ofa poison (@) Ematic (©) Antidote (©) Antievenor (8) Antiseptic 126. A collection of poems (@) Pathology (©) Anthology (©) Oncology (@ Pedology 127, One who studios mankind (@) Antheopologist- (6). Physicist (©) Pathologist (@)_Philamtbropist 128 An opinion contrary to popular belie (@) Paradox (©) Orthadoxy (©) Hearsay (@ Heresy‘One Word Substitution DIRECTIONS (Qs. 129-132): Inthe following questions, owtof the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentences. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 141-148): Inthe following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substitute for the given wordsizentences. (SSC CHSL.2012) 129, Someone who scientifically studies the birds (@) Eantologst (b) Orthopeadic (©) Orthosondist (@) Omithlogist 130. Something which i imagined tobe real but actually does notexist (@) Figment (b) Insight (©) Mirage (@) Shadow 131. Someone having many skis: (@) Versatile (b) Projectile © Getossyte (@_Anglophite 132. To offically take private property away toscize. 6) Of (b) Confisate © Annex (@) Hick DIRECTIONS (Qs. 133-135): Jn the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words /entence. (SSC CHSL 2013) 133. A former student ofa school, college or university (@) Alumnus’ (©) Genius (©). Scholar (@ Leamer 134, A building in which aireraft are housed (@) Hangar (0) Granary (©) Dockyard (@) Garage 135. A short story based on your personal experience (@) Parable () Legend (©) Anecdote (@) Fable (GSCCHSL 2015) 141, Arof working with metals. (@) Metaphysics (©) Metallurgy (©) Metalloid (@ Meteorite 142. A place where birds are kept (@) Aviary () Sanctuary © Apiary (@ Aquarium 143. A gathering ata religious place (@) Spectators () Mob (©) Audience (@ Congregation 144. One who compiles a dictionary (@) Cartographer (0) Bibliographer (©) Lapiaist (@) Lexicographer DIRECTIONS (Qs. 145-148): Inthe following questions, ow of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsisentences. (SSC CHSL 2015 145. Submission to all that happens as inevitable. (@) Fatatism (©) Pragmatism (©) Pessimism (@) Superstition 146, A person who is easily decsived or tricked. (@). Trickster (©) Trouble (©) Tangible (@) Gallble 7, Lasting for a very short ime, (@)Friable (©) Ephemeral (©) Metronomic (@) Eternal 148, Rules governing socially acceptable behaviour. G@) Euguette (©) Politeness (©) Formality (@) Behaviour DIRECTIONS (Qs. 136-140): Inthe following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordslsentence. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 149-153): Inthe following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words /semence. SCCHSL II 136, A poem of fourteen lines. (a) Ballad (©) Psalm (©) Sonnet (@ Carol 137. Incapable oferor. (@) Erroncous (b) Incorrigibie (©) Unbeatable (@) Infalible 138 One who believes everything he or she hears. (a) Credulous (b) Credible (©) Creditable (@) Credential 139, Anallowance made oa wife by he husband, when they are legally separated (@) Alimony (b) Parsimony (©) Matrimony (@) Honorarium 140, Wild imagination (@) Whim () Fantasy (©) Faney (@) Memory M9, One who is unable to pay one’s debt (@) Borrower (b) Bankrupt (©) Bank-rall @ Extravagant 150, Instrument that magnifies objects (a) Microscope () Periscope 6). Stethoscope (@) Telescope 151, Animals which live in water (@) Barren ©) wild (©) Domestic (Aquatic 152. The study of plant life (@) Geology () Zoology (c) Botany (©) Geography 153. Exclusive possession or control of anything (@) Mono-mania (6) Monopoly (©) Monotheism (® Monoism94 (One Word Substitution DIRECTIONS (Qs. 154-158): Inthe following questions, out of DIRECTIONS (Qs. 166 - 167) : In the following questions, out the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted {or the given words/ sentence. of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute ofthe phrase, (GSC Multitasking 201) 154. A place where money is coined (a) Press (6) Mint © Lair (@ Archive 155, A series of lectures or lessons (@) Catalogue (©) Panel (©) Course (@) Syllabus. [A false name adopted by an author for writing (@) Nomenclature (&) Title (©) Nickname (©) Pseudonym 157. One who possesses many talents (@) Gifted (6) Talented (©) Versatile (@) Exceptional 158A very accurate form of clock (@) Galvanometer (6) Calorimeter (©) Valtamecer (@) Chronometer (SSC CGL 2017, Set-2) 166, A funeral poem (@) Elegy (b) Pandemonium (©) Parody (6) Sonnet 167, One who walks in sleep @) Drover (©) Fastidious (© _Numismatist __(€) Somnambutis DIRECTIONS (Qs. 168 - 169) :In he following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. (GSCCGL 2017, Se, 168. Aman devoid of kind feeling and sympathy. (@) Callous (6) Credulous (©) Gullible (6) Bohemian 169. One who eats two much (@) Impostor (6) Glutton (©) Hypochondriac _() Intestate DIRECTIONS (Qs. 159-163): athe following five questions ‘out ofthe alternatives, choose the one which can substiued for the given words/sentences. Ans. 2016) 159, ‘Thebelief that God is in everything, including nature (@)_ Pantheise (b) Polytheism (©) Mysticism (©) Naturalism 160. The study of growing garden plants (@)_ Orchard (b) Horticulture (©) Nomenclature (Nursery 161. One who copies from other writers (@) Antagonist ()_ Plagiarist (0) Contender (@) Offender 162. Scientific study of Earthquakes @ Geography (b) Scismology (©) Anthropology. (@ Atrology 163. Gradually advanced (@)_ Evoluted (b) Evolved (©) Evaded (@) Advantaged DIRECTIONS (Qs.164 - 165): Inthe following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which isthe best substitute of the phrase. (GSC CGL 2017, Set-1 164. That which cannot be corrected (4). Impregnabie (©) Immalaion (@) Incorrigible (@) Ineligible 165, A person whois blamed forthe wrong doings of thers (@) Bursar (©) Captor (©) Phlegratic (@) Scapegoat DIRECTIONS (Qs. 170-172): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which isthe best substitute of the phrase. CGL2017, Sera) 170. Easily duped or fooled @ Bi (6) Gulible (©) Ridicule (@) Venerable 171, Atonement for one's sins @ Bite () Tenoramus (©) Incendiary (@) Repentance 172. Inthe following questions, out ofthe four alternative, select the alternative which is the best substitute ofthe phrase, [A person famous and respected within a particular sphere. (SSC CHSL 2017) (©) Obscure (@ Imperative DIRECTIONS (Qs. 173-177): Ourofthe four altematves, choose the one which can most appropriately substitute the given wordls) or sentence. (2) Eminent (©) Despotic TSCMISTT 113, The centre of attraction (a) Cynosure (b) Focus (©) Custodian (d@) Point 114, The murder of ones father. (a) Patrcde (6) homicide (©) fratricide (@) regicide 15, Overturn in water, (@) Drown (b) Swim (©) Wreck (@) Capsize 16 One whose wifes dead (@) Widower ©) Spinster (9) Bachelor (@) Widow‘One Word Substitution 177, That cannot beexplained. (@) Intolerable (©) Irrevocable (©) Incxplict (6) inexplicable DIRECTIONS (Qs. 178 - 182): Inthe following question, out ‘of the four alternatives, seleet the alternative which is the Best substitute ofthe phrase CSC Sub. asp. 00 178 Government by a few people (@) Aristocracy (©) Dictatorship 178, Thestateo living unmarried (@) Celibacy (©) Neogamist, (© Chaperon (@)_Implore 180, An event which happens one in five years. (@) Septennial ©) Quinguennial (b) Oligarchy (@) Bureaueracy (©) Imerregnum @ Pun 181, A person who looks after horses at an inn (2) Matron (©) Chandler (©) Osler (@ Effeminate 182, To strugele helplessly (2) mporer (0) Yokel (©) Flounder (@) Chum 188, Selectthe word which means the sameas the group of words given, ‘The original inhabitants ofa country ‘CHSL 2018) @) slaves () immigrants (©) abor (@) esidents 184, Seletthe word which means the same as the group of words One who teas skin diseases (SSCCHSL 2018) (@) dermatologist (©) radiologist (©) geologist () cardiologist 185, Select the word which means the same asthe group of words given liable to break easily (SC CGL 2018) (@) beitle () soft (©) bent (@ thin 186, Selectthe word which means the same asthe group of words given impossible to satisfy (SSC CGL 2018) (@) satisfactory () satisfiable (©) contented (0) insatiable 187, Select the word, which means the same as the group of words given to shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense ‘Sub-Ins. 2018) (@) crop (b) allege (©) edit (a) abridge 188, Select the word, which means the sameas the group of words given Applace where bees are ke (SSC Sub-Ins. 2018) 95 (a) spiny (©) orchard (©) aquarium (@) aviary 189, Select the word, which means the sameas the group of words, sven, (SSC Sub-Ins. 2018) [Applace where coins are made (a) exchange () bank (o) reserve (nine 19), Select the word, which means the sameas the group of words sven, (SSC Sub-Ins. 2018) ‘A person who compiles dictionaries () calligrapher (b) cartographer (©) lexicographer (@) choreographer 19, Select the word, which means the sameas the group of words, aiven, (SSC Sub-Ins. 2018) A gigantic statue (@) column (©) citadel (©) castle (@) colossus 192, Select the word wich means the same asthe group of words, sven, ‘A young child just beginning to walk. ‘ (a) Toddler ©) Cub (©) Joey (@) Kid 193, Select the word which means the same as the group of words aiven, Resistant toa particular infection MTS 2018) (SSCMTS 2018) (@) Innocent (©) Immune (©) Immoral (@) Innocuous 194, Select the word, which means the same asthe given group of words (SSC CGL 2019-20) Something that cannot be heard (@)_ inflibe () aucibte (©) inaudible (@) revocable 195, Select the word, which means the same asthe groups of words given (GSC CGL 2019-20) A song sung ata burial (@)_ Sonnet (©) Balled (©) Hyma (@) Dirge 196, Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words ‘One who pretends to be what he isnot (SSCMTS 2019-20) (@) Director (©) Hypocrite (©) Creator (@) Acrobat 197, Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the sziven group of words, A place where nuns liveand work (SSCMTS2019-20, (@) Convent (6) Dormitory (©) Hostel (Quart96 198, Select the word which means the sameas the group of words, given Having no moral principles (SSC CHSL 2019-20) (@) Mischievous (©) Unserupulous (©) Bical (@ Unaware 199, Select the word which means the sameas the group of words Using right and feft hand equally well (SSC CHSL 2019-20) (@) Ambidextrous () Left-handed (©) Inexpert (@ Unskilled 200, Select the option that can be used as & one-word substitute for the given group of words, ‘Avperson who is trained to tavel ina spacecraft (SSC CGL 2020-21) (@) choreographer (©) Chautteur (©) Anchor (@ Astronaut 201, Select the option that ean be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. ‘One who doesnot take any aleoholie drink (SSC CGL 2020-21) (a) Perfectionist (b) Teetotaller (©) Vegetarian (@) Astrologer 202, Selected the option which means the same as the group of ‘words given, ‘A hunting weapon which comes back, used by Australian Aborigines (SSC CHSL 2020-21) (a) cutlass (©) slingshot (©) harpoon (@) boomerang 208, Select the option that can be used as @ one-word substitute for the given group of words. Causing a strong dislike (SSC CHSL 2020-21) (@) Revealing () Redundant (©) Repulsive (@) Hateful 204, Select the word which means the same asthe group of words ven. (SSC MTS 2020-21) ‘A situation when no progress is possible (@) Harmony (b) Acceptance (©) Deadline (@) Deadlock 208, Select the word which means the sameas the group of words aiven, (SSC MTS 2020-21) Be harmonious or consistent with (@) Record (b) Accord (©) Discord (@) Cordon 206, Select the most appropriate option to substitute the “underlined segment in the given sentence, Ifno substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’ ‘You must be quite good accuinted with the terrain ia this jungle. (SSC Stenographer 2020-21) 207. 208, 210. 21 212. 23, 214, (One Word Substitution (a) well acquianted (b) No substitution (o) better acquiants (@) best acquiant Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given Sentence. Ifno substitute is roquired, select ‘No substitution’ (SSC Stenographer 2020-21) Practising match sums in so many, periods over times is better than in long periods ata time, for effective learning, (2) much, (b) toomuch (0) short (@)_No substitution Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence, If there is no teed to substitute, select, "No substitute” (SC Stenographer 2020-21) “The situation in the city is now filly under contra (a) beneath: (b) No substitution (beside (@) below Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given, Extreme mental or physical suffering (SSC Sub-Inspector 2020-21) @) cestasy (b) acute ©) rapture (@) agony Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, sleet ‘No substitution required” [Because she didnt love him, she had to marry hin (GSC Sub-lnspector 2020-21) @) Despite (b) No substitution required (©) Since (@ Although Selec the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given Aplace where games are played for money, (SSC Sub-tnspector 2020-21) (@) church (6) casing (©) university (©) gymnasium Sclect the most appropriate word which means the seme as the group of words given Be more suecessfl than someone {SSC Sub-tnspector 2020-21) (@) win (b) succeed (@) outdo (4) beat Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given An exact or a very close copy (of something) {SSC Sub-Inspector 2020-21) (©) aciicial &) forgery (© replica) sabsiiue Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given Something done because one wants 10, not by force (SSC Sub-Inspector 2020-21) (b) voluntary (0) subjected (@) coeroed (©) threatened‘One Word Substitution HINTS & EXPLANATIONS © © © © © © ® ) @ © OO) @ @ © @ @ © © ® © @ © © © © o) @ © © @ Deceit used in order to achieve one’s goa. ‘Too extreme tobe described in words. [A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or ‘The state of being confined as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons, ‘The study of different people, A stowaway is a person who seer vehicle to travel fee Circumstantial is a description of fall details of a ly boards a ship or Windiall refersto gct large amount unexpectedly. 1m @ ‘Sinecure i a position with no work but with financial benefit Fatal ZO B® BO TR & BOD ® 2@ 2 @ AOE O BOD O a @ A post ata road junction from which signs projet in the direction ofthe place of route indicated 2 @ B © HW ‘The word Incantation means; special words that are spoken or sung to have a magic effet. 70 ® @ BM 0 © Incorrigibl reformed, ‘Amnesty is an offical pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences. nO) ‘Truant refers to pupil who stays away from school ‘without leave or explanation, a @ ‘Acvorded a great deal of respect, especially because ‘of age, wisdom or character. ‘A recurrent urgett steal a person not able to be changed or 2 6 3 © [Numismatics is the study of coins. 56, nent that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting BR 8. 6. 66. 67, 68, 6, m4, 6) @ @ @ @ © © @ @ @ @ @ @ © o © 2b O @ 6. © Ambiguous means having mote than one possible ‘meaning, | f'someone or something is infallible, that means they are incapable of failure or eror. Conscientious is the one who is guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense ofduty and right and wrong. A collection of historical documents or records. Obsolete means no longer in use Rogicide means the act of killing a king. Aviary i a building where birds are kept 70. @) 71. (@) 72. () 73 (b) Demagogue refers to a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument, % 7. ‘A person who belioves that only selfishness motivates human action-Cynic A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly 2 @ Kleptomania isa compulsion to steal havingnorelation toneed or the monetary value ofthe object. Pew is a disease; insomnia isan inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness while nymphomania is an abnormally ‘intense sexual desire in wemen Defamation is a false accusation of an offence or a ‘malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions Fableis a usually short narrative making an edifjing or cautionary point and oRen employing as characters animalsthat speak and act ike humans, Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders ofthe skin, Red-tapism is the practice of requiring excessive Paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered or completed; also called red- tapery 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 cating.98 0, 91 % 8, we 7. 01 102. 103. 104, 108. ho. ML. m2 us, ha. us, 16 117, us 119, 120. 2 (©). Voluntary means of your own fee will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled. (2) Fugitiveis one who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice, (@) Dexterous is the one who is skilful in physical movements; especially ofthe hands. [Improvident means not provident; not providing for the future Laudable means worthy of high praise. ‘An experienced person who has beea through many battles; someone who has given long service is called veteran. ‘The branch of anthropology that studies prchistorie people and thercultures though thee material remains is called archaeology. Abattoir isa slaughter house » © 1m © Snob isa person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who secks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior, © © @ © @ @ @) (©) Mortuaryisa room or building where dead bodies are kept until burial iosyncrasy isa made of behaviour or way ofthought peculiar toan individual 10S @) 106 @) 107. © Euthanasia isthe painless killing of a person known asmerey killing, ‘Somnambulism means sleepwalking, Emigrant means a person who leaves his own country in order to settle permanently in another. Prim means focling or showing disapproval ofanything. Inevitable means something which is certain tohappen, Rendition means a performance or interpretation, especially ofa dramatic role or piece of music. A voluntesr isa person who freely offers to take partin an enterprise and undertake a task. ‘Sceptic means a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions Coffle means. line ofsaves /animals fastened o driven along together, ‘A mercenary isa hired professional soldier who fights for any state or nation without regard to political principles. Fastidious means difficult to please. An ophthalmologist or optician ‘The branch of zoology concerned with study ofinseets A person with disinterested and selfless concern, © © (b) © @ © @ @ © @ @ @ ) @ ) @ ah im MB. Ms. 146, 7, 8 9. 150, 154, 158, 136, 157. 158 @ @ ) © o @ @ ©) O) @ @ @ @ @ o @ © @ o @ o © @ ‘One Word Substitution 3 @ 24 @ 256) 26 &) rs @) 2 @ BO@ BL @ B@) BL@ Bs © A sonnet isa short rhyming poem with 14 lines. "Fallible” means capable of making mistakes or easier toremember -capable of iling Infllible means exactly the opposite incapable of filing. A eredlous person isone whois willing to believe o trust tooreadily expecially without proper or adequate evidence Alimony is a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to his or her spouse before or after ‘marital separation or divorce. Fantasy is the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things “Metallurgy” refers to the branch of science whieh deals with the properties of metals and their production. ‘An ‘aviary’ is a place where birds are kept. “Congregation’ refers to group of people assembled for religious worship, “Lexicographer" isa person who compiles dictionaries. Fatalism means acceptance of the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable Galliblemeans someone who can be easily deocived or duped Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, Ftiquette means the code of polite behaviour in society ‘or among members of'a particular group. ‘Bankrupt means insolvent or penniless I @ 12 ©) 18 © ‘Mint is a place where money is made, or an unlimited supply of wealth. In other words, tia place where the coins of a country ate manufactured by authority of the government. Course means a list of contents at a university, systematically arranged and often including descriptive material such as lessons and lectures ‘A pseudonym isa name that a person or group assumes fora particular purpose, which differs from his or her friginal or true name, Pseudonyms include stage ames, screen names, ring names, pen names, nicknames, aliases, superhero identities and code names, gamer identifications ‘A versatile person is one who is able to adapt or be ‘adapted to many different functions or activities andis multtalented and flexible, A chronometer is an instrument for measuring time accurately in spite of motion or variations in ‘temperature, humidity and air pressure. Iti timepiece ‘with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy.‘One Word Substitution 159. @ 162) 16.) 12 O) 16) 164, (©) Amincorrigible person or incorrigible behaviour is bad. and impossible to change or improve. (@) A scapegoat isa person or aninsal which takes on the sins of others. 166, (a). "Elegy is typically lament for the dead. 167. 16s. (@) ‘Somnambulis’ is « person who walks about in his sleep. 168. (a) A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no ‘concern for other people or their feclings. 169. (6) A glutton person cats and drinks excessively or voraciously. 170. (b) A gullible person can be easily persuaded to believe something, 171, (2) ‘Repentance’ is the activity of reviewing one’s action and feeling regret for past wrongs. 172. (@) A person famous and respected within a particular sphere is known as “eminent. 173. (@) Cymosure means centre of attraction 174, (a) Patricide isthe act of killing one’s father. Homicide act, ofonehuman killing another), Fratrcide the killing of ‘one's brother or sister.) Reyicide (he action of killing king). 175. (@)Capsize means be overturned in the water 176, (@) Widower is aman whose wife is dead, Spinster means ‘an unmarried woman and especially one past the com= ‘mon age for marrying. Widow isa woman whose man is dead, Bachelor isan unmarried man/woman, 177. (@)_Inexplicable is what cannot be explained. Intolerable ‘means unable to be endured, Inexplicit means not defi- nitely or clearly expressed or explained. Imtevocable ‘means not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered. 178. (6) Anoligarchyis a government ruled bya small group of powerful people. 179. (@) Celibacy is the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. Neogamist is a newlywed; implorer ‘means to beg; chaperon is person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people. 180. (6) Quinguennial isan event cccurring or being dane every five years. Septennial is recurring in seven years. Interregnum means the time during which a throne is ‘vacant between two suecessive reigns or regimes. Pun isa joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a ‘word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. 181, (€) Ostler i a man employed to look alter the horses of people staying at an inn, Matron isa woman in charge ‘of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other institution, Chandler is a dealer in ‘supplies and equipment for ships and beats, Effeminate ‘means unmanly. 182. (©) Flounder is to struggle with stumbling or plunging. ‘movements, Implorer means to beg, yokel means an 18.) 184, 185. @) 186. () 187. (@) 188. @) 189, 190, @ © DL @) 12. @) o 194, 198.) uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside. Chum means a close fiend. “Slave" isa person who isthe legal property of another ands forced to obey them. ‘Immigrants’ are those who come to live permanently in a foreign country. Residents’ ate people who live somewhere permanently cor on a long-term basis. “Aborigines” are those who have been in a country or region fiom earliest times. A Radiologist is a person who uses X-rays of other high-energy radiation, especially a doctor specializing in radiology. A Geologist is an expert in or student of geology: A Cardiologist isa doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart almormalites, Brittle means hard but liable to break easily. Insatiable means ‘impossible to satisfy, Other words are different in meaning. Crop means to cut (something, especially @ person's har) very short or eut the edges of (a photograph) in order to produce a better picture orto fit a given space. Allege means to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof. Edit ‘means fo remove unnecessary or inappropriate material from text. film, or radio television roeramme, Orchard is a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit ‘res. Aquarium isa transparent tank of water in which fishes and other water creatures are kept, Aviary is a large cage, building, or enclousure for keeping birds in, Calligrapher is the one who is skilled at the art of producing beautiful writing. Acartographer isa person ‘who draws or produces maps. A choreographer is a ‘person who composes the sequence of steps and moves, for a performance of dance. "Tadiler is the correct option. “Cub’is the young one of lion, fox, wolves and other amivorousa mammals "Joey isthe youngone of kangaroo or ‘marsupials! "Kid isthe infants or small child Here, the word ‘innocent’ means ‘not done wrong’ immortal’ means never ending! and innocuous means ‘notharmfa So, the option no. (b) (immune) isthe correct word. Inaudible Infill means without eny mistakes certain tohappen. Inrevocable meansnot able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final Dirge Sonnet is poem of 14 lines Ballad means pocm or song narrating a story ia short stanzas. Hymn meansa religious song or poem of praise to God ora wos Dirge means a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a fieral rite100 196. (b) 17. @) 198 (b) 199, (a) 200. (¢) 201. (b) 202 20 © Hypocrite is someone who pretends to be what he is not, ‘Convent is place where nuns live and work. Unscrupulous means having no moral principles. Ambidextrous means using right and left hand equally well Astronaut-a person who is trained to travel in spacecraft. ‘Teetotller is someone who never drinks alcohol. Boomerang is a curved flat piece of wood that ean be thrown sothat it will return tothe thrower. Traditionally used by Australian Aboriginal people as a hunting weapon, Revealing means-showing, redundant means-uscless, repulsive means-arousing strong distaste and hateful means very unpleasant or filled with hate. Therefore, the answer is repulsive. @ @) @ © BRR 8 o) @ 210. (@) aul 212, © © 23. (e) 24 (by ‘One Word Substitution Deadlock means-a situation, ypically one involving ‘opposing partis, in which no progress can be made. ‘Accord means tobe harmonious of consistent with Its sound effective. ‘The rest of the options don't make sense and there isa ‘mention of long periods in the sentence’, thus we choose ‘short’ periods, No substitution is required. ‘Agony means extreme mental and physical suffering. Because is used to explain or justify something. Although is used to contradict a statement, that in spite ofthe fact. Here, the sentence says the she didn't love him, she had to marry him. Two contradictory ideas are being stated and thus we use although Casino is place where games are played for money. When you want to be more successful than others, you want to outdo others. Replicais an exact ora very close copy (of something). Coerced/threatened/ subjected all convey force. Whereas, voluntary is by one's wil/choice,