One Word Substitution Part – 2

Total Questions: 50

41. A person who is kept captive for fulfilment of demands of money or conditions. [SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Doyen
(b) Bait
(c) Hostage
(d) Scion

Correct Answer: (c) Hostage

Solution:Hostage - a person who is kept captive for fulfilment of demands of money or conditions.

Doyen - a person who is the most respected or experienced in a particular field or group.

Bait - something used to attract or trap animals.

Scion - a descendant of a wealthy family

42. Endless period of time [SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Eternity
(b) Longevity
(c) Impurity
(d) Frailty

Correct Answer: (a) Eternity

Solution:Eternity - endless period of time.

Longevity - to have a long life.

Impurity - the state of being impure or unclean.

Frailty-weakness or lack of strength.

43. Pandemics have often been caused by a disease that spreads by physical touch or contact. [SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) are contagious
(b) are vigorous
(c) are robust
(d) are fastidious

Correct Answer: (a) are contagious

Solution:Contagious - spreads by physical touch or contact.

44. One who looks at the dark side of life [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Physicist
(b) Optimist
(c) Pessimist
(d) Idealist

Correct Answer: (c) Pessimist

Solution:Pessimist - one who looks at the dark side of life.

Physicist - a scientist who studies the laws of physics.

Optimist - a person who is hopeful and believes in the best.

Idealist - a person who believes in or aims for perfection.

45. A person who regards the whole world as his country [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Cosmopolitan
(b) Pacifist
(c) Contemporary
(d) Celibate

Correct Answer: (a) Cosmopolitan

Solution:Cosmopolitan - a person who regards the whole world as his country.

Pacifist - a person who opposes violence and war.

Contemporary-living or happening at the same time.

Celibate - a person who does not have sexual relations.

46. A place where water is collected and stored for future use. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Aquarium
(b) Resort
(c) Sanatorium
(d) Reservoir

Correct Answer: (d) Reservoir

Solution:Reservoir - a place where water is collected and stored for future use.

Aquarium - a transparent container for keeping aquatic plants and animals.

Resort - a recreational facility for relaxation and vacation.

Sanatorium - a medical facility or a hospital for treating chronic illnesses.

47. They allowed us to powder by crushing the spices, pick over the raisins and lick the stirring spoons. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) gain
(b) greet
(c) guess
(d) grind

Correct Answer: (d) grind

Solution:Grind - powder by crushing.

Gain - the increase or acquisition of something.

Greet - to welcome or acknowledge someone.

Guess - to estimate or make an assumption about something.

48. One who is all powerful. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Omnipresent
(b) Omnipotent
(c) Optimist
(d) Omniscient

Correct Answer: (b) Omnipotent

Solution:Omnipotent - one who is all powerful.

Omnipresent - existing or being present everywhere at the same time.

Optimist - someone who maintains a positive outlook and expects favorable outcomes.

Omniscient - having complete and infinite knowledge, knowing everything.

49. Copying someone else's work and trying to submit it as your own [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Plagiarism
(b) Polygamy
(c) Preamble
(d) Extempore

Correct Answer: (a) Plagiarism

Solution:Plagiarism - copying someone else's work and trying to submit it as your own.

Polygamy - spouses. a person having multiple spouses.

Preamble- an introductory statement that provides context, purpose, or a brief overview.

Extempore - doing something without planning or practicing.

50. Fail to function normally [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Maltreat
(b) Mangle
(c) Manipulate
(d) Malfunction

Correct Answer: (d) Malfunction

Solution:Malfunction - fail to function normally.

Maltreat - to treat someone or something cruelly or with violence.

Mangle - to damage or destroy something by crushing, tearing, or twisting it.

Manipulate - to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly.

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