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SSC - One word Substitution Test-3
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SSC - One word Substitution Test-3
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    The worship of idols or images

    Solutions

    Atheism = disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods

    Theism = belief in the existence of a god

    Idolatry = the woship of idols or images

    Iconoclasm = social belief in the importance of the destruction of usually religious icons and other images or monuments

    So, the correct answer is Idolatry.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    Something that is poisonous or unhealthy.

    Solutions

    Trivial = of very little importance

    Toxic =  poisonous

    Torpid = mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

    Tragic = characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

    So, the correct answer is Toxic.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    A remedy for all diseases.

    Solutions

    Amnesia = a partial or total loss of memory

    Panacea = a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

    Intelligentsia = intellectuals or highly educated people as a group

    Parasol = a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun

    So, the correct answer is Panacea.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    A hater of mankind.

    Solutions

    Misanthrope = a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society

    Philanthropist = a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes

    Misogamist = one who hates the idea of marriage

    Misogynist= one who hates women

    So, the correct answer is Misanthrope .

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks.

    Solutions

    Megalomania= obsession with the exercise of power

    Dipsomania= alcoholism, an irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks

    Kleptomania= a strong desire to steal things

    Pyromania=  an obsessive desire to set fire to things

    So, the correct answer is Dipsomania.

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    A small picture or model –

    Solutions

    Microbe = a microorganism, a very small living thing, especially one that causes disease

    Midget= a very small person or thing.

    Miniature= a thing that is much smaller than normal, especially a small replica or model

    Reduction = the action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

    So, the correct answer is Miniature.

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    Killing of a whole race –

    Solutions

    Genocide= killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group

    Uxoricide= the killing of one's wife

    Homicide= the killing of one person by another

    Fratricide= the killing of one's brother or sister

    So, the correct answer is Genocide.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    An old unmarried woman –

    Solutions

    Matron= a woman whose job is to be in charge of children or other women

    Spinster= an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage

    Virgin= a person who has never had sexual intercourse

    Patron= a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

    So, the correct answer is Spinster.

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.

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    That which cannot be corrected

    Solutions

    Incorrigible= something which cannot be corrected

    Uncorrected= not corrected

    Incorrect= not in accordance with fact; wrong

    Innocent= not guilty of a crime or offence

    So, the correct answer is Incorrigible.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    Undue favour shown to one’s relative

    Solutions

    Nepotism= the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs

    Favouritism= the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another

    Formalism= excessive adherence to prescribed forms

    Cynicism= an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism

    So, the correct answer is Nepotism.

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