One Word Substitution Part – 12

21. To give one's authority to another [SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)]

(a) shirk
(b) supervise
(c) usurp
(d) delegate

Correct Answer: (d) delegate

Solution:Delegate - to give one's authority to another

Shirk - to avoid doing something that is difficult or unpleasant,

Supervise - to watch somebody/something to make sure that work is being done properly or that people are behaving correctly

Usurp - to take somebody's position

22. One who rides horses in races [SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)]

(a) jockey
(b) sprinter
(c) athlete
(d) porter

Correct Answer: (a) jockey

Solution:Jockey - one who rides horses in races
Sprinter - an athlete who races over short distances.
Athlete - a person who can run, jump, etc. very well
Porter- a person whose job is to carry suitcases, etc. at a railway station, airport, etc.

23. A fictitious name used by an author [SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)]

(a) alibi
(b) namesake
(c) homonym
(d) pseudonym

Correct Answer: (d) pseudonym

Solution:Pseudonym - a fictitious name used by an author
Alibi - a statement by somebody that says you were in a different place at the time of a crime and so cannot be guilty of the crime
Namesake - a person who has the same name as another
Homonym - a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but that has a different meaning

24. Someone taken a prisoner to fulfil demands [SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)]

(a) dealer
(b) hostage
(c) guest
(d) host

Correct Answer: (b) hostage

Solution:Hostage - someone who has been taken as a prisoner to fulfil demands
Dealer - a person whose business is buying and selling things
Guest - a person who is invited to a place or to a special event
Host - a person who invites guests to his/her house

25. Be more successful than someone [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)]

(a) win
(b) beat
(c) succeed
(d) outdo

Correct Answer: (d) outdo

Solution:Outdo - to be more successful than someone

win/beat- to beat your opponent

Succeed- - to get success in some endeavour

26. Something done because one wants to, not by force [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning)]

(a) subjected
(b) threatened
(c) coerced
(d) voluntary

Correct Answer: (d) voluntary

Solution:Voluntary - Something done because one wants to, not by force.
Threatened- to warn that you may hurt, kill or punish somebody if he/she does not do what you want.
Coerced - to force somebody to do something, for example by threatening him/her.

27. One who changes sides [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)]

(a) amateur
(b) invader
(c) novice
(d) turncoat

Correct Answer: (d) turncoat

Solution:Turncoat- one who changes sides.
Amateur- a person who does not have skill or experience when doing something.
Invader- Invaders are soldiers who enter a country with an army in order to attack and take control of it.
Novice - a person who is new and without experience in a certain job, situation, etc.

28. A person with the same name as another [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)]

(a) alias
(b) imposter
(c) namesake
(d) ancestor

Correct Answer: (c) namesake

Solution:Namesake - A person with the name as another.
Alias - a false name, for example one that is used by a criminal.
Imposter - a person who pretends to be somebody else in order to trick other people.
Ancestor - a person in your family who lived a long time before you.

29. A person who is unduly anxious about his/her health [SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)]

(a) valetudinarian
(b) antiquarian
(c) disciplinarian
(d) egalitarian

Correct Answer: (a) valetudinarian

Solution:Valetudinarian - a person who is unduly anxious about his/her health.
Antiquarian - a person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.
Disciplinarian - a person who believes in or practises firm discipline.
Egalitarian - a person who favours equality with respect to social, political, and economic affairs.

30. A deceased holy person's remains or belongings kept for reverence [SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)]

(a) memento
(b) relic
(c) trophy
(d) souvenir

Correct Answer: (b) relic

Solution:Relic - A deceased holy person's remains or belongings kept for reverence.
Memento - a reminder of something, especially a past event or time.
Trophy- a large silver cup, etc. that you get for winning a competition or race.
Souvenir- something that you keep to remind you of somewhere you have been on holiday or of a special event.