One Word Substitution Part – 12

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

(a) typhoon
(b) glacier
(c) blizzard
(d) avalanche

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)]

(a) silt
(b) humus
(c) clay
(d) alluvium

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)]

(a) Edible
(b) Feasible
(c) Delectable
(d) Potable

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)]

(a) Accomplice
(b) Amateur
(c) Agent
(d) Alibi

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)]

(a) Herd
(b) Pride
(c) Pack
(d) Colony

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)]

(a) Mansion
(b) Igloo
(c) Cabin
(d) Cottage

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)]

(a) Acrophobia
(b) Hydrophobia
(c) Nyctophobia
(d) Hemophobia

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)]

(a) Irresistible
(b) Irrational
(c) Irreparable
(d) Irrefutable

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)]

(a) Pride
(b) Herd
(c) Flock
(d) Litter

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)]

(a) Abdication
(b) Admiration
(c) Adulation
(d) Addiction

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.