One Word Substitution Part – 12

Total Questions: 50

41. A slowly moving mass or river of ice [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (b) glacier
Solution:Glacier - A slowly moving mass or river of ice.
Typhoon - A mature tropical cyclone that occurs in the northern hemisphere.
Blizzard - Heavy snowstorm accompanied with strong winds.
Avalanche - a large amount of snow that slides down quickly from a mountain.

42. The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (b) humus
Solution:Humus - The organic component of soil which is formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant materials.
Silt - sand or soil that collects on the sides of a river.
Alluvium - sand or soil that is left by rivers.

43. Safe to drink [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (d) Potable
Solution:Potable - Safe to drink
Edible - Safe to eat.
Feasible - something which is possible or achievable.
Delectable - extremely good to taste or smell.

44. A partner in crime [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (a) Accomplice
Solution:Accomplice - A partner in crime.
Amateur - A person who engages in any activity just for fun or pleasure and not for any purpose.
Alibi - A statement that proves someone was not present at the time of crime or had not committed the crime

45. A group of lions [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pride
Solution:Pride - A group of lions.
Herd- A large group of animals of one kind that live and feed together.
Pack- A group of wolves.

46. A very large impressive residence [SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mansion
Solution:Mansion - A very large impressive residence.
Igloo - a small house that is built from blocks of snow.
Cottage- a usually small and old house.

47. An extreme fear of darkness [SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (c) Nyctophobia
Solution:Nyctophobia - an extreme fear of darkness.
Acrophobia - fear of height.
Hydrophobia - fear of water.
Hemophobia - fear of seeing blood.

48. A statement which cannot be contradicted [SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (d) Irrefutable
Solution:Irrefutable - a statement which cannot be contradicted.
Irresistible - cannot be stopped or prevented.
Irrational - illogical or unreasonable statement.
Irreparable - something which cannot be repaired, reconstructed.

49. A group of cattle [SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (b) Herd
Solution:Herd - A group of cattle.
Pride - a group of lions.
Flock - a group of animals, birds or sheep.
Litter - pieces of paper, that are left in a public place.

50. Act of giving up the throne [SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)]

Correct Answer: (a) Abdication
Solution:Abdication - Act of giving up the throne.
Admiration - a feeling of liking and respecting much. somebody/something very
Adulation - extreme admiration
Addiction - a condition in which a person finds themselves unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior.