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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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The worship of idols or images
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.
Something that is poisonous or unhealthy.
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.
A remedy for all diseases.
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.
A hater of mankind.
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 .
Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks.
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.
A small picture or model –
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.
Killing of a whole race –
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.
An old unmarried woman –
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.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.
That which cannot be corrected
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.
Undue favour shown to one’s relative
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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