One Word Substitution

Total Questions: 50

1. The inability to obtain adequate sleep [SSC CHSL Tier |I (02/11/2023)]

Correct Answer: (c) Insomnia
Solution:Insomnia - obtain adequate sleep. the inability to

Mythomania - an abnormal or pathological tendency to exaggerate or tell lies.

Andromania - abnormally increased sexual desire or activity.

Pyromania - a mental illness in which a person feels a strong wish to start fires.

2. A drug or other substance that induces sleep [SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sedative
Solution:Sedative- a drug or other substance that induces sleep.

Energetic- very active physically and mentally.

Reviver -to make something strong, active, or healthy again.

Stimulant- a drug or other substance that temporarily increases the activity of the body or one of its parts.

3. A sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction [SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) Catastrophe
Solution:Catastrophe- a sudden violent event that brings about great loss or destruction.

Blockbuster -a hugely successful and popular film or event.

Farce -a situation that is very badly organized or unfair.

Intrigue - a strong feeling of curiosity or suspense.

4. Someone who has too much admiration for himself or herself [SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024]

Correct Answer: (a) Narcissist
Solution:Narcissist  - someone who has admiration for himself or too much herself.

Pantheist - the religious belief that God is in everything in nature and the universe.

Misogamist - a hatred of marriage.

Misanthropist - a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

5. the husks of corn or other grains separated by winnowing or threshing. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) chaff
Solution:Chaff - the husks of corn or other grains separated by winnowing or threshing.

Hay - grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder.

Peel - the outer skin or covering of a fruit or vegetable.

Fodder - food that is given to cows, horses, and other farm animals.

6. irrational fear of water [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) hydrophobia
Solution:Hydrophobia - irrational fear of water.

Claustrophobia - enclosed spaces. irrational fear of

Acrophobia - irrational fear of heights.

Cacophobia - irrational fear of ugliness.

7. one who is skilled and eloquent in public speaking [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (c) orator
Solution:Orator - one who is skilled and eloquent in public speaking.

Lecturer - an expert who delivers informative talks or courses to educate an audience.

Spokesperson - an official representative who communicates on behalf of a group or organization to the public.

Actor - a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television.

8. a legal document authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest or search premises [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) warrant
Solution:Warrant - a legal document authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest or search premises.

Decree - an official order from a leader or a government that becomes the law.

Licence - an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something.

Permit - a legal document giving official permission to do something.

9. A statement open to more than one interpretation [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) ambiguous
Solution:Ambiguous - a statement open to more than one interpretation.

Explicit - something that is clearly stated or explained.

Palpable - very obvious.

Tangible - something that is real and not imaginary.

10. To skip about playfully [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (c) gambol
Solution:Gambol - to skip about playfully.

Trundle - to roll or move slowly. Scramble carelessly. to move quickly and

Amble - to walk at a slow pace.