One Word Substitution Part – 11

21. To take something on loan with the intention of returning it [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) Lend
(b) Lease
(c) Hire
(d) Borrow

Correct Answer: (d) Borrow

Solution:Borrow - To take something on loan with the intention of returning it
Lend - to allow somebody to use something for a short time
Lease - a legal agreement that allows you to use a building or land for a fixed period of time in return for rent
Hire - to have the use of something for a short time by paying for it

22. A heavy round plate of metal thrown by an athlete [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) Spear
(b) Discus
(c) Javelin
(d) Hammer

Correct Answer: (b) Discus

Solution:Discus - A heavy round plate of metal thrown by an athlete
Spear - a long pole with a sharp point at one end
Javelin - a long stick with a pointed end that is thrown in sports competitions
Hammer - a tool with a heavy metal head that is used for hitting nails, etc

23. Force someone through fear to do or not to do something [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Intimidate
(b) Control
(c) Subjugate
(d) Murder

Correct Answer: (a) Intimidate

Solution:Intimidate - Force someone through fear to do or not to do something
Control - power and ability to make somebody/something do what you want
Subjugate - to defeat somebody/something and make them obey you
Murder - the crime of killing a person illegally and on purpose

24. A shortage of vitamins, minerals, etc, needed for good health [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Deficiency
(b) Nutrition
(c) Defect
(d) Disease

Correct Answer: (a) Deficiency

Solution:Deficiency- A shortage of vitamins, minerals, etc. needed for good health

Nutrition- the food that you eat and the way that it affects your health

Defect- something that is wrong with or missing from somebody/something
Disease- an illness of the body in humans, animals or plants

25. A person who attacks and robs ships at sea [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) Pirate
(b) Crook
(c) Burglar
(d) Pilot

Correct Answer: (a) Pirate

Solution:Pirate - A person who attacks and robs ships at sea
Crook - a dishonest person
Burglar - a person who enters a building illegally in order to steal
Pilot - a person who flies an aircraft

26. Move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) Abound
(b) Thrive
(c) Surge
(d) Flourish

Correct Answer: (c) Surge

Solution:Surge - Move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Abound - to exist in large numbers
Thrive - to grow or develop well
Flourish - to develop in a successful way

27. A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Moming)]

(a) Vagabond
(b) Recluse
(c) Guru
(d) Saint

Correct Answer: (b) Recluse

Solution:Recluse - A person who lives a Solitary life and tends to avoid other people

Vagabond - a person without a home or a job who keeps travelling from one place to another

Guru - a spiritual leader or teacher in the Hindu religion

Saint - a very good or religious person

28. Something that can be carried easily [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) Mobile
(b) Potable
(c) Briefcase
(d) Portable

Correct Answer: (d) Portable

Solution:Portable - something that can be carried easily
Mobile - able to move or be moved easily
Potable - safe to drink
Briefcase - a flat case that you use for carrying papers, etc., especially when you go to work

29. A change in the form or nature of something [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) Metamorphosis
(b) Hibernation
(c) Camouflaging
(d) Refraction

Correct Answer: (a) Metamorphosis

Solution:Metamorphosis - A change in the form or nature of something
Hibernation - the state of being asleep for the winter
Camouflaging - to conceal or disguise by camouflage
Refraction - a deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy

30. A group of wolves [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Pack
(b) Flock
(c) Troop
(d) Tribe

Correct Answer: (a) Pack

Solution:Pack - A group of wolves
Flock - a group of sheep or birds
Troop - a large group of people or animals
Tribe - a group of people that have the same language and customs and that have a leader