One Word Substitution Part – 7

Total Questions: 50

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).

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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.