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SSC - One word Substitution Test-11
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  • Question 1/10
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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

    One who does not care for literature or art

    Solutions

    Dictator means a ruler with total power over a country , typically one who has obtained control by force.

    Hypocrite means a hypocritical person.

    Philistine means a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and arts.

    Primitive means a person belonging to a preliterate society.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 2/10
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    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

    Fortune telling through palm reading

    Solutions

    “Astrology” refers to the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.

    “Chagrin” means anger caused by humiliation or disappointment.

    “Chiromancy” refers to palmistry which means fortune telling through palm reading.

    “Chronologer” refers to a person who studied historical records to establish the dates of past events

     

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    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

    A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.

    Solutions

    Boutique = a small shop which deals in fashionable clothes, cosmetics.

    Store = a shop of any size or kind which may or may not be for clothes.

    Stall = a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.

    Booth = a small temporary tent or structure at a market, fair, or exhibition, used for selling goods, providing information, or staging shows.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 4/10
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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.

    The scientific study of elections

    Solutions

    Psephology is the most suitable response. It refers to the statistical study of elections and trends in voting

    Pathology is the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for the diagnostic or forensic purpose

    Palaeontology is the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

    Philology is the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages

     

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

    A computer printout sent out by a bank regarding debits and credits in your account.

    Solutions

    The word "statement" is used for the monthly report sent by the bank to the debtor or bank depositor this report includes the details of debits and credits in debtor's account.

    Bank Draft means a cheque drawn by a bank on its own funds.

    Overdraft means a deficit in a bank account caused by drawing more money than the account holds.

    Payee means a person to whom money is paid or is to be paid, especially the person to whom a cheque is made payable.

     

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

    A person learning a trade under someone

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Secretary = a person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks.

    Clerk = a person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties. 

    Apprentice = a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

    Assistant = a person who ranks below a senior person.
     

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 7/10
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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given phrase.

    A dramatic performance

    Solutions

    Mask = a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or frighten others

    Mosque = a Muslim place of worship

    Masque = a form of amateur dramatic entertainment

    Mascot = a person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck

    So, "masque" 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.

    A person living permanently in a certain place

    Solutions

    Native = related to the place or circumstances of a person's birth

    Resident = a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis

    Domicile = the country or place that a person treats as their permanent home, or lives in and has a substantial connection with

    Subject = a person or thing that is being discussed

    The correct word is "domicile".

     

  • Question 9/10
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    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

    Member of a band of robbers

    Solutions

    Thief = A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.

    Pirate = Person engaged in the robbery of ships.

    Brigand = A member of a gang that robs people in forests and mountains.

    Burglar = A thief who enters a building with the intent to steal.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 10/10
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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given phrase.

    A person’s first speech

    Solutions

    Preface = an introduction to a book stating its subject, scope, or aims

    Extempore = spoken or done without preparation

    Opener = a device for opening something/first in a series of events

    Maiden = being or involving the first attempt or act of its kind

    So, the correct word is "maiden".

     

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