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SSC - One word Substitution Test-6
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.

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    A name adopted by an author in his writings

    Solutions

    Nomenclature = a system of naming in a particular specialist field

    Nickname = a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing

    Pseudonym = a fictitious/adopted name, especially one used by an author

    Thus, option D is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    A handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read

    Solutions

    Illegitimate = not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules

    Illicit = forbidden by law, rules, or custom

    Illegible = (of writing or print) impossible or very hard to read

    Illusive = deceptive, unreal

    So, the correct word is "illegible".

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    One who eats too much.

    Solutions

    Glutton = a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously

    Obese = very fat or overweight

    Greedy = having an excessive desire or appetite for food or wealth

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.

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    Rebellion against lawful authority

    Solutions

    Mutiny = an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

    Coup = a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government

    Revolution = a successful attempt by a large group of people to change the political system of their country by force

    Dissidence = protest against official policy

    So, the correct word is "mutiny".

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    Soldiers who fight on horseback

    Solutions

    Cavalry = soldiers who fight on horseback

    Infantry = soldiers marching or fighting on foot

    Artillery = very large guns that are moved on wheels or metal tracks

    Armored = a metallic sheathing or protective covering

    So, the correct word is "cavalry".

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.

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    A short story based on your personal experience

    Solutions

    Legend = a very old and popular story that may be true

    Anecdote = a short story based on one's personal experience

    Fable = a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral

    Parable = a short, simple story that teaches or explains an idea, especially a moral or religious one

    So, option B is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.

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    A building in which aircraft are housed

    Solutions

    A building in which aircraft are housed is termed as Hangar.

    Granary means a storehouse for threshed grain

    Dockyard means an area with docks and equipment for repairing and maintaining ships.

    Garage means a building for housing a motor vehicle or vehicles.

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given phrase.

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    A medicine to nullify the effect of poison.

    Solutions

    Antidote = a chemical substance that stops or controls the effect of a poison.

    Anticlimax = an event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than was expected

    Antibody = a protein produced in the blood that fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria

    Antigen = a substance that causes the production of antibodies in the body

    So, option A is the correct answer.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

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    A cure for all diseases

    Solutions

    Laxative = a medicine or agent for relieving constipation

    Panacea =  solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

    Antidote = a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison

    Purgative = purging or cleansing, especially by causing evacuation of the bowels, strongly laxative

    So, the correct answer is option B.

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    Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

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    A circular building or hall with a dome

    Solutions

    Edifice means a large, imposing building.

    Rotunda means a round building or room, especially one with a dome.

    Spire means a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower.

    Palace means a large and impressive building forming the official residence of a ruler, pope, archbishop, etc.

    Corresponding to the meanings, 'rotunda' is the most suitable response. 

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