One Word Substitution Part – 3

Total Questions: 50

1. A person who is skilled in making maps [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Calligrapher
(b) Curator
(c) Cacographer
(d) Cartographer

Correct Answer: (d) Cartographer

Solution:Cartographer - a person who is skilled in making maps.

Calligrapher a person who specializes in the art of beautiful handwriting.

Curator a person who is incharge of a museum.

Cacographer a person with poor handwriting or spelling.

2. Easily set on fire [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Innocuous
(b) Ingrained
(c) Inflammable
(d) Inimical

Correct Answer: (c) Inflammable

Solution:Inflammable - easily set on fire.

Innocuous - not harmful or offensive.

Ingrained - deeply established or rooted in the mind or character.

Inimical - hostile or harmful.

3. Simon is afraid of closed space. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) has xenophobia
(b) has ecophobia
(c) has claustrophobia
(d) has hydrophobia

Correct Answer: (c) has claustrophobia

Solution:Claustrophobia - afraid of closed space.

Xenophobia - foreigners. the fear of strangers or

Ecophobia - the fear of nature.

Hydrophobia - the fear of water.

4. When I was in Class 5, I won the first prize in extempore at my school. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) A short piece of writing on a subject
(b) A sports event
(c) A speech delivered without prior preparation or rehearsal
(d) A dramatic performance on stage

Correct Answer: (c) A speech delivered without prior preparation or rehearsal

Solution:Extempore- a speech delivered without prior preparation or rehearsal.

5. The vehicle which carries dead bodies [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) Coffin
(b) Hearse
(c) Ambulance
(d) Corpse

Correct Answer: (b) Hearse

Solution:Hearse - the vehicle which carries dead bodies.

Coffin - a box used for burying or cremating deceased bodies.

Ambulance - the vehicle used for transporting sick or injured people to the hospital.

Corpse - the dead body of a human or animal.

6. Due to the official visit to a company, Rajiv has a mental or emotional strain caused by demanding circumstances. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) reluctance
(b) stress
(c) penalty
(d) depression

Correct Answer: (b) stress

Solution:Stress - a mental or emotional strain caused by demanding circumstances.

Reluctance unwillingness to do something.

Penalty a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Depression a mood disorder that causes a permanent feeling of sadness.

7. A book where names and addresses of people living in an area are kept [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) Diary
(b) Encyclopaedia
(c) Directory
(d) Library

Correct Answer: (c) Directory

Solution:Directory A book where names and addresses of people living in an area are kept.

Diary a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.

Encyclopaedia- a book that contains information on all subjects or on various aspects of a particular subject.

Library - a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, and other materials made available for people to borrow or use for reference.

8. Despite being his competitor, John was generous and forgiving in defeat and congratulated his opponent on his well-deserved victory. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) altruistic
(b) magnanimous
(c) fainthearted
(d) venomous

Correct Answer: (b) magnanimous

Solution:Magnanimous - generous and forgiving.

Altruistic - unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others.

Fainthearted - lacking courage.

Venomous - extremely poisonous or injurious.

9. Something which cannot be easily conquered [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Frightening
(b) Invincible
(c) Reciprocal
(d) Stable

Correct Answer: (b) Invincible

Solution:Invincible - something which can not be easily conquered.

Frightening - making someone afraid or anxious.

Reciprocal - given, felt or done in return.

Stable - firmly fixed.

10. The doctor who treats bone problems [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) Obstetrician
(b) Gynaecologist
(c) Orthopaedist
(d) Physiotherapist

Correct Answer: (c) Orthopaedist

Solution:Orthopaedist- the doctor who treats bone problems.

Obstetrician- a physician that specializes in delivering babies and caring for people during pregnancy and after they give birth.

Gynaecologist- a doctor skilled in the treatment of women's diseases.

Physiotherapist- medical professionals who specialize in treating injuries and conditions that impact movement.

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