One Word Substitution Part – 5

Total Questions: 50

31. Something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Relic
Solution:Relic- something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period.

Vestige- a small trace or mark left behind from something that existed before.

Dinosaur- an extinct reptile that lived millions of years ago.

Ruin- the remains of something that was once whole or complete.

32. Not informed about or aware of something [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Oblivious
Solution:Oblivious- Not informed about or aware of something

Uneducated- lacking education or knowledge.

Absent- not present.

Inconscient- unaware or unconscious.

33. Burial ground consisting of graves. [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Cemetery
Solution:Cemetery- consisting of graves. Burial ground

Courtyard- An open area enclosed by buildings, often used for outdoor activities.

Sanctuary- A place of safety or protection; a holy or peaceful space.

Auditorium- A large room or hall where audiences gather for performances, lectures, or events.

34. Filled with fear or dread [SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Tremulous
Solution:Tremulous- Filled with fear or dread

Prudent- showing careful and sensible judgment; cautious in decision-making.

Corpulent- having a large, bulky body; overweight or obese.

Hysterical- being in a state of extreme emotional distress.

35. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised group of words in the given sentence. The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of flowers. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) wreaths
Solution:Wreaths- circular arrangement of flowers.

Buds- young plant growths that can become flowers or leaves.

Posies- small bunches of flowers.

Bouquets- arrangements of flowers, often given as gifts.

36. Outer protective layer of a tree. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Bark
Solution:Bark - Outer protective layer of a tree.

Shrub- a low to medium-sized woody plant with multiple stems.

Rind- the tough outer skin of a fruit, especially citrus fruit.

Peel- the tough outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.

37. A place where airplanes are kept for maintenance. [SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Hangar
Solution:Hangar- a place where airplanes are kept for maintenance.

Hanger- a rod or frame used to hang clothes.

Scullery- a room for cleaning and washing dishes.

Aviary- a large cage or covered area in which birds are kept.

38. The war resulted in ruthless killing of many people. [Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

Correct Answer: (c) carnage
Solution:Carnage - killing of many people.

Sacrilege - the disrespectful treatment of something considered sacred.

Fratricide- the act of killing one's own - brother or sister.

Murder- the intentional and unlawful - killing of another person.

39. The two women chatted in a friendly and peaceable manner, as if they'd known one another for a lifetime. [Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

Correct Answer: (d) amicably
Solution:Amicably- in a friendly and peaceable manner.

Apparently - In a way that seems to be true.

Assuredly - Without a doubt; definitely.

Absurdly- In manner a that is unreasonable, or lacking common sense.

40. Social organisation where males are heads of families [Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (b) Patriarchy
Solution:Patriarchy- Social organisation where males are heads of families.

Matriarchy- Social organisation where females are heads of families.

Polygamy- The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.

Hierarchy- a system in which people or things are put at various levels or ranks according to their importance.