One Word Substitution

Total Questions: 50

11. Natural talent for something [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) flair
Solution:Flair - natural talent for something.

Flavour - the distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Favour - the support or approval of someone.

Feeling - an emotional state.

12. A person who has excessive admiration of themselves [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) narcissist
Solution:Narcissist - a person who has excessive admiration of themselves.

Fanatic - filled with or expressing excessive zeal.

Egocentric - one who thinks of only his own wants and does not consider other people.

Egotista - person who considers himself more important than others.

13. one who cannot be corrected [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) incorrigible
Solution:Incorrigible one who cannot be corrected.

Versatile able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

Indefatigable - one who never gets tired. Vulnerable exposed to the possibility of being attacked or physically or emotionally. harmed, either

14. a wooden frame for holding an artist's work while it is being painted or drawn [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (c) easel
Solution:Easel - a wooden frame for holding an artist's work while it is being painted or drawn.

Lectern - a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker.

Platform - a raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Podium - a small raised platform used by lecturers, orchestra conductors, etc.

15. There is a place for grains in the backyard of this house. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

Correct Answer: (c) granary
Solution:Granary - a place for storing grains.

Apiary - a place where bees are kept.

Archive - a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

Dormitory - a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.

16. She was known for her ability to communicate effectively and express herself clearly in writing and speaking. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

Correct Answer: (b) articulation
Solution:Articulation - ability to communicate effectively and express herself clearly in writing and speaking.

Incoherence - state of being expressed in a way that is not clear.

Mumbling - speaking or spoken in a quiet and indistinct way.

Rambling - (of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential

17. The pandemic deeply affected small business owners, as they have no means of livelihood left. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Pauper
Solution:Pauper - no means of livelihood left.

Worker - a person who works at a specific occupation.

Mason - a person skilled in cutting, dressing, and laying stone in buildings.

Unemployed - a person not currently in paid employment.

18. Working or operating quickly and effectively in an organised way [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Efficient
Solution:Efficient - working or operating quickly and effectively in an organised way.

Effusive - expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in a heartfelt manner.

Extensive - covering or affecting a large area.

Excellent - outstanding. extremely good and

19. A person engaged in or trained for spaceflight. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Astronaut
Solution:Astronaut - a person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.

Astronomer - a scientist who studies celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies.

Atrocious - extremely cruel or brutal.

Astute - having the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

20. How did you become interested in learning the art of producing beautiful handwriting? [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Calligraphy
Solution:Calligraphy - the art of pro ducing beautiful handwriting.

Lexicography - the activity or profession of writing dictionaries.

Graphology - the study of handwriting.

Demography the statistical study of human populations.