One Word Substitution Part – 7

Total Questions: 50

41. A lover of good food [SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Gourmand
Solution:Gourmand - A lover of good food

Esoteric - the quality of having an inner or secret meaning

Chauvinist - feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism

Ergophile - one who enjoys working

42. Study of body functions [SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Physiology
Solution:Physiology - Study of body functions

Genealogy - study of the history of the past and present members of a family or families

Psychology - the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Astrology - studying the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they influence human behavior.

43. A leader who sways his followers by his oratory [SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Demagogue,
Solution:Demagogue - A leader who sways his followers by his oratory

Fugitive - who is running away to avoid being captured

Narcissist - having too much interest in and admiration for yourself

Impostor - One who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others

44. A fall of water from a great height. [SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Cascade
Solution:Cascade - A fall of water from a great height.

River - a large natural stream of fresh water flowing along a definite course

Stream - a continuous flow of data or instructions; a continuous flow of liquid, air, or gas

Typhoon - a violent wind that has a circular movement.

45. Exaggerated claims, not meant to be taken seriously [SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Hyperbole
Solution:Hyperbole - Exaggerated claims, not meant to be taken seriously

Hyperpyrexia - When your temperature exceeds 106°F (41.1°C) due to a fever

Hypergamy - practice of marrying above one's social status or class

Hyperreal - exaggerated in comparison to reality

46. Photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them [SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

Correct Answer: (a) Paparazzi
Solution:Paparazzi - photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them

Reporter - a person who writes about the news in a newspaper

Editor - a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc. and who decides what should be included

Interviewer - a person who asks the questions in an interview.

47. The science and art of growing vegetables, fruits and flowers [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

Correct Answer: (b) Horticulture
Solution:Horticulture - the science and art of growing vegetables, fruits and flowers

Herpetology - the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians

Haplology - the omission of one occurrence of a sound or syllable that is repeated within a word

Herding - the act of moving people or animals somewhere together in a group.

48. An arched structure in a garden having climbing plants [SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pergola
Solution:Pergola - an arched structure in a garden having climbing plants

Shelter - a small building that gives protection

Path - a way across a piece of land that is made by or used by people walking

Shed - a small building that is used for keeping things or animals in

49. A piece of a living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Graft
Solution:Graft.- A piece of a living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically

Gracious - kind

Gratis - done or given free of charge

Gourmet - a person who enjoys food and knows a lot about

Graft - a piece of skin, bone, or other living tissue transplanted or to be transplanted from one body.

50. Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ominous
Solution:Ominous - giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

Desolate - lonely, very unhappy and without hope

Suspicious - feeling that somebody has done something wrong, dishonest or illegal

Bleak - bad, not encouraging or hopeful