One Word Substitution Part – 6

Total Questions: 50

11. A person appointed by two parties to solve a problem [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Advocate
(b) Judge
(c) Arbitrator
(d) Jury

Correct Answer: (c) Arbitrator

Solution:Arbitrator - A person appointed by two parties to solve a

Advocate - a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Judge - a person able or qualified to give an opinion on something

Jury - a group of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them.

12. The editor of a dictionary [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Scenographer
(b) Stenographer
(c) Lexicographer
(d) Hagiographer

Correct Answer: (c) Lexicographer

Solution:Lexicographer - The editor of a dictionary

Scenographer - the art or job of designing and creating scenery.

Stenographer - a person whose job is to transcribe speech in shorthand.

Hagiographer - a writer of the lives of the saints.

13. The act of destroying damaging something or [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) Vengeance
(b) Avenge
(c) Sabotage
(d) Revenge

Correct Answer: (c) Sabotage

Solution:Sabotage - The act of destroying or damaging something.

Vengeance - punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense.

Avenge - inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong on behalf of (oneself or another).

Revenge - the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

14. Experiences that are very unpleasant or difficult [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Pitfall
(b) Ordeal
(c) Strident
(d) Knack

Correct Answer: (b) Ordeal

Solution:Ordeal - Experiences that are very unpleasant or difficult

Pitfall - a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.

Strident - a sound that is loud, unpleasant, and rough.

Knack - an acquired or natural skill at doing something.

15. To enter unlawfully upon the land of another [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Trespass
(b) Delinquent
(c) Transgression
(d) Culprit

Correct Answer: (a) Trespass

Solution:Trespass - To enter unlawfully upon the land of another

Delinquent - tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

Transgression - an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Culprit - a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.

16. A local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) Claque
(b) Clique
(c) Caravan
(d) Caucus

Correct Answer: (d) Caucus

Solution:Caucus - a local meeting of party members to select candidates,
elect convection delegates, etc.

Claque - a group of people hired to applaud a performer or public speaker

Clique - a group of people with shared interests or features in common.
Caravan - a group of people especially traders or pilgrims traveling together across a desert in Asia or North Africa.

17. Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Post-mortem
(b) Autopsy
(c) Forensics
(d) Etymology

Correct Answer: (c) Forensics

Solution:Forensics - Scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime

Post-mortem - an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Autopsy - a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.

Etymology - the study of the origin and history of words.

18. A portable case for papers, drawing etc. holding [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Archives
(b) Creche
(c) Portfolio
(d) Cache

Correct Answer: (c) Portfolio

Solution:Portfolio - A portable case for holding papers, drawing etc.

Archives - A collection of historical documents or records.

Creche - A nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day.

Cache - A secure place of storage.

19. One hard to please (very selective in his habits [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Dexterous
(b) Incorrigible
(c) Sadist
(d) Fastidious

Correct Answer: (d) Fastidious

Solution:Fastidious - One who is very selective in his habits.

Dexterous - One who has the ability to think quickly and effectively.

Incorrigible - One who is not able to change his behaviors.

Sadist - A person who takes pleasure in inflicting pain, punishment, or humiliation on others.

20. One appointed to act in place of another [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Deputy
(b) Minister
(c) Officer
(d) Delegate

Correct Answer: (a) Deputy

Solution:Deputy - One appointed to act in place of another

Minister - A head of a government department.

Officer - A person holding a position of authority, especially one
with a commission, in the armed forces.

Delegate - A person sent or authorized to represent others.

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