One Word Substitution Part – 5

Total Questions: 50

11. Capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavour, etc. and is able to do many things. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Versatile
Solution:Versatile Capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavour, etc. and is able to do many things.

Turncoat a person who switches sides or loyalties, often for personal gain.

Talented - having a natural ability or skill in a specific area.

Flexible able to adapt or change easily according to different situations or needs.

12. A big clumsy often slow-witted person [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Oaf
Solution:Oaf - a big clumsy often slow - witted person.

Slouch to stand, move, or sit lazily.

Chump a foolish or easily deceived person.

Ape an unintelligent or clumsy person.

13. One who cannot hear. [SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Deaf
Solution:Deaf - one who cannot hear.

Illegible something that cannot be read easily due to poor handwriting or print.

Inaudible something that cannot be heard clearly.

Dumb - lacking intelligence or good judgment.

14. Causing or wanting to cause harm or evil to someone [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Malevolent
Solution:Malevolent causing or wanting to cause harm or evil to someone.

Chaotic extremely disorderly or confusing.

Insipid - lacking flavor or interest.

Rancour a feeling of bitterness and anger.

15. Causing or ending in death. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Fatal
Solution:Fatal causing or ending in death.

Gruesome extremely unpleasant, often involving violence or horror.

Foster to nurture or promote the development of something.

Grotesque something that is strange and unpleasant.

16. A person whose age is between 70 and 79 years old [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Septuagenaria
Solution:Septuagenarian a person whose age is between 70 and 79 years old.

Aged - referring to someone old in years.

Pensioner someone who receives a pension.

Oldie an informal term for an old person.

17. A formal agreernent between two or more nations or peoples [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Pact
Solution:Pact a formal agreement between two or more nations or people.

Concord agreement or harmony between people or groups.

Bond a connection between individuals, groups, or things.

Charter a written document outlining rights, principles, or agreements.

18. To move or travel back and forth frequently [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shuttle
Solution:Shuttle to move or travel back and forth frequently.

Grapple to struggle or wrestle with something.

Rupture - to break or burst suddenly.

Foster to encourage or promote the growth or development of something.

19. Willing to take risks and try new ideas. [SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Adventurous
Solution:Adventurous willing to take risks or try new ideas.

Resolute Determined and firm in purpose.

Desperate Feeling a strong need or desire.

Mythical Related to legends or stories that may not be real.

20. A speech by an actor at the end of a play [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Epilogue
Solution:Epilogue a speech by an actor at the end of a play.

Prologue an introduction at the beginning of a play or book.

Monologue a long speech by one actor in a play or film.

Duologue a conversation between two characters in a play or performance.