One Word Substitution Part – 9

1. An expert in writing by hand [Graduate Level 05/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

(a) Obstetrician
(b) Chirographer
(c) Funambulist
(d) Endodontist

Correct Answer: (b) Chirographer

Solution:Chirographer - an expert in writing by hand.
Obstetrician - a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
Funambulist - an expert in walking on ropes.
Endodontist - a dentist who specializes in tooth pain, disease, and infection.

2. A highly unpleasant, annoying, objectionable sound. [Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift - 2)]

(a) Slight
(b) Natal
(c) Lovely
(d) Nasty

Correct Answer: (d) Nasty

Solution:Nasty - A highly unpleasant, annoying, objectionable sound.
Slight - small in degree; inconsiderable.
Natal - relating to the place or time of one's birth.

3. A book that contains information on various subjects [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Encyclopaedia
(b) Manuscript
(c) Thesaurus
(d) Dictionary

Correct Answer: (a) Encyclopaedia

Solution:Encyclopaedia - a book that contains information on various subjects
Manuscript - a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed

Thesaurus - a book that contains lists of words and phrases with similar
meanings.
Dictionary - a book giving the meaning and usually the pronunciation of words listed in alphabetical order

4. A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Psaltery
(b) Skittery
(c) Cemetery
(d) Battery

Correct Answer: (d) Battery

Solution:Battery - a group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
Psaltery - an ancient and medieval musical instrument
Skittery - moving quickly, restlessly, or irregularly
Cemetery - a place where dead people are buried

5. Deliberately and maliciously set something (buildings usually) on fire [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Agrarian
(b) Arson
(c) Ambush
(d) Apex

Correct Answer: (b) Arson

Solution:Arson - deliberately and maliciously set something buildings usually on fire
Agrarian - connected with farming and the use of land for farming
Ambush - a surprise attack from a hidden position
Apex - the top or highest part of something

6. Someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Believer
(b) Iconoclast
(c) Humanitarian
(d) Misanthrope

Correct Answer: (b) Iconoclast

Solution:Iconoclast - someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions
Believer - a person who has religious beliefs
Humanitarian - concerned with trying to make people's lives better and reduce suffering
Misanthrope - a person who hates or avoids other people

7. One who is hostile and violent [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Idle
(b) Aggressive
(c) Legendary
(d) Agreeable

Correct Answer: (b) Aggressive

Solution:Aggressive - one who is hostile and violent
Idle - not doing anything or not being used
Legendary - very famous and admired or spoken about
Agreeable - ready to agree, pleasing to the mind or senses

8. Release someone from a duty or obligation [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Banish
(b) Expel
(c) Dismiss
(d) Exonerate

Correct Answer: (d) Exonerate

Solution:Exonerate - release someone from a duty or obligation
Banish - to send somebody away especially out of the country usually as a punishment
Expel - to force somebody to leave a country, school, club, etc.
Dismiss - to decide not to think about something/somebody.

9. A cage for small animals [SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a ) Cave
(b) Hutch
(c) Shed
(d) Hut

Correct Answer: (b) Hutch

Solution:Hutch - a cage for small animals
Cave - a large hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or under the ground
Shed - a small building that is used for keeping things or animals in
Hut - a small building with one room, usually made of wood or metal

10. An action of making amends for a wrong or injury [SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Atonement
(b) Redemption
(c) Rite
(d) Perjury

Correct Answer: (a) Atonement

Solution:Atonement - an action of making amends for a wrong or injury

Redemption - the action of being saved from evil

Rite - a ceremony performed by a particular group of people, often for religious purposes

Perjury - the act of telling a lie in a court of law