One Word Substitution Part – 5

Total Questions: 50

21. One who loves mankind [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Philanthropist
Solution:Philanthropist - one who loves mankind.

Atheist someone who doesn't believe in gods or deities.

Pessimist someone who tends to see the negative side of things.

Optimist someone who tends to see the positive side of things.

22. Author's explanatory remarks at the beginning of a book [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Preface
Solution:Preface Author's explanatory remarks at the beginning of a book

Foreword - An introduction or comments written by someone other than the author at the beginning of a book.

Bibliography A list of sources (books, articles, etc.) used for research or reference.

Biography A written life story of someone's life, often written by another person.

23. Never changing and therefore baring. [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Monotonous
Solution:Monotonous Never changing and therefore boring.

Outdated old-fashioned or no longer relevant.

Impractical not suitable or realistic in a particular situation.

Idealistic having high ideals or beliefs, often unrealistic.

24. Changing secret and coded messages in a readable form [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Decoding
Solution:Decoding Changing secret and coded messages in a readable form Decoupling - separating or disconnecting elements that were previously linked.

Encoding converting information into a coded format or language.

Encrypting converting information into a secret code to secure it from unauthorized access.

25. Enjoying or affording warm secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Snug
Solution:Snug Enjoying or affording warm secure shelter or cover and opportunity for ease and contentment

Undisturbed-not disrupted or interrupted; calm and peaceful.

Easeful providing comfort, relaxation, or a sense of ease.

Untroubled - free from worries, problems, or disturbances.

26. Too strong to be defeated or changed [SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Invincible
Solution:Invincible too strong to be defeated or changed.

Headstrong stubborn or determined to do things one's own way.

Vigorous strong, active, and full of energy.

Sovereign a ruler or leader who has ultimate authority and power.

27. Which cannot be read. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Illegible
Solution:Illegible which cannot be read.

Illiterate someone who cannot read or write.

Inaudible which cannot be heard.

Invisible - which cannot be seen.

28. The murder of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Genocide
Solution:Genocide The murder of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group.

Geronticide  The killing of elderly people.

Honour killing The killing of a family member, usually a woman, who is perceived to have brought dishonor to the family.

Mariticide The act of killing one's husband.

29. Life history written by oneself. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Autobiography
Solution:Autobiography - Life history written by oneself.

Autography  Writing or signature done with one's own hand.

Autophagy  The process in which cells break down and recycle their own components for energy and renewal.

Autocracy A form of government where one person holds absolute power and authority.

30. A person who does not drink alcohol. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Teetotaller
Solution:Teetotaller a person who does not drink alcohol.

Vegetarian someone who doesn't eat meat.

Celibate someone who chooses not to marry or have romantic relationships.

Abstain restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.