One Word Substitution Part – 7

1. Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed part given in the sentence below. [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

The women stared at me with (great interest or concern).

(a) intellect
(b) control
(c) curiosity
(d) possession

Correct Answer: (c) curiosity

Solution:Curiosity - great interest or concern.

Intellect - the power of the mind to think and to learn.

Control - power and ability to make somebody/something do what you want.

Possession - state of owning the something.

2. Sets of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Asylum
(b) Aesthetics
(c) Atonement
(d) Aspersion

Correct Answer: (b) Aesthetics

Solution:Aesthetics Sets of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.
Asylum - a hospital where people with mental issues are taken care of.
Atonement - the act of making up for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Aspersion - false charges meant to harm someone's reputation.

3. One who gives shape to stone [SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Curator
(b) Sculptor
(c) Apostate
(d) Auditor

Correct Answer: (b) Sculptor

Solution:Sculptor - One who gives shape to stone
Curator - one who oversees museum collections.
Apostate - One who abandons beliefs or principles.
Auditor - One who reviews financial records.

4. A group of ants [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) Bushel
(b) Pack
(c) Colony
(d) Comb

Correct Answer: (c) Colony

Solution:Colony - A group of ants.
Bushel - a unit of measurement equal to approximately 36.4 litres in Britain.
Pack - a group of wolves, hounds, etc.
Comb - a structure made by honey bees to store honey.

5. A small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Kiosk
(b) Podium
(c) Vendor
(d) Stand

Correct Answer: (a) Kiosk

Solution:Kiosk - A small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise
Podium - A raised platform used by a speaker or performer to stand on while addressing an audience.
Vendor - A person or business that sells goods or services.
Stand - A structure or platform used for displaying or selling merchandise.

6. A place where snakes are kept [SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Apiary
(b) Hive
(c) Aviary
(d) Serpentarium

Correct Answer: (d) Serpentarium

Solution:Serpentarium - a place where snakes are kept.
Apiary - a place where bees are kept.
Hive - a structure where bees live.
Aviary - a place where birds are kept.

7. A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Chronicle
(b) Thesis
(c) Memoir
(d) Blog

Correct Answer: (c) Memoir

Solution:Memoir - A historical account biography written from
personal knowledge
Chronicle - a factual account or record of events in chronological order.
Thesis - a formal document that presents research findings and arguments as part of an academic degree.
Blog - an online platform or website where individuals share
personal opinions, experiences, or information in a more informal and interactive manner.

8. The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) Acoustics
(b) Anchor
(c) Anarchist
(d) Apiary

Correct Answer: (a) Acoustics

Solution:Acoustics - The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound
Anchor - a heavy object used to keep a ship or boat in place.
Anarchist - a person who believes in the absence of government or authority.
Apiary - a place where bees are kept to produce honey.

9. Disappointed and annoyed about something [SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Contented
(b) Disgruntled
(c) Dissuade
(d) Surreal

Correct Answer: (b) Disgruntled

Solution:Disgruntled - Disappointed and annoyed about something.
Contented - Satisfied and happy with one's situation.
Dissuade - Persuade someone not to do something.
Surreal - Strange or dream-like.

10. One who has persistent neurotic impulse to steal [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) Connoisseur
(b) Kleptomaniac
(c) Hypocrite
(d) Iconoclast

Correct Answer: (b) Kleptomaniac

Solution:Kleptomaniac - one who has persistent neurotic impulse to steal
Connoisseur - a person who knows a lot about art, good food, music, etc.
Hypocrite - a person who pretends to have moral standards or opinions which he/she does not really have.
Iconoclast - a person who does not believe in and is opposed to accepted ideas, traditions, etc.