One Word Substitution MCQs

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One Word Substitution MCQs

Practice One Word Substitution MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn vocabulary enhancement, precise word usage and commonly asked one word substitutions through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #361
A person who lives in a foreign country
A. Refugee
B. Alien
C. Immigrant
D. Expatriate
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Expatriate is a person who lives outside their native country.
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Question #362
A person who is excessively fond of himself
A. Narcissist
B. Philanthropist
C. Egotist
D. Altruist
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Egotist is a person who is excessively conceited or absorbed in themselves.
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Question #363
A person who is always finding fault with others
A. Cynic
B. Carping
C. Critic
D. Faultfinder
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Faultfinder is a person who habitually finds fault or complains.
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Question #364
A person who is easily frightened
A. Valiant
B. Brave
C. Courageous
D. Timid
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Timid means showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
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Question #365
A person who is not easily upset or excited
A. Phlegmatic
B. Choleric
C. Melancholic
D. Excitable
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Phlegmatic means having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
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Question #366
A person who is quick to quarrel
A. Pugnacious
B. Belligerent
C. Aggressive
D. Quarrelsome
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Pugnacious means eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
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Question #367
A person who is habitually silent or uncommunicative
A. Garrulous
B. Taciturn
C. Talkative
D. Loquacious
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
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Question #368
A person who is habitually lazy
A. Assiduous
B. Industrious
C. Diligent
D. Indolent
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Indolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
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Question #369
A person who is habitually honest
A. Fabricator
B. Veracious
C. Perjurer
D. Prevaricator
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Veracious means speaking or representing the truth.
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Question #370
A person who is habitually dishonest
A. Mendacious
B. Honest
C. Sincere
D. Candid
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mendacious means not telling the truth; lying.
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Question #371
A person who is cruel or oppressive
A. Tyrannical
B. Benevolent
C. Humane
D. Benign
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tyrannical means exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
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Question #372
A person who is kind and generous
A. Spiteful
B. Malicious
C. Malevolent
D. Benevolent
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Benevolent means well meaning and kindly.
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Question #373
A person who is full of energy and enthusiasm
A. Vivacious
B. Languid
C. Listless
D. Lethargic
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Vivacious means attractively lively and animated.
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Question #374
A person who is dull and lifeless
A. Spirited
B. Lethargic
C. Animated
D. Vivacious
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Lethargic means affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
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Question #375
A person who is very careful and precise
A. Negligent
B. Careless
C. Meticulous
D. Sloppy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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Question #376
A person who is very brave in a difficult situation
A. Timid
B. Intrepid
C. Faint-hearted
D. Cowardly
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Intrepid means fearless; adventurous.
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Question #377
A person who is very stubborn
A. Obstinate
B. Compliant
C. Docile
D. Tractable
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
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Question #378
A person who is very flexible and adaptable
A. Obstinate
B. Rigid
C. Stubborn
D. Pliable
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Pliable means easily bent; flexible, or easily influenced.
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Question #379
A person who is very greedy for money
A. Magnanimous
B. Bountiful
C. Avaricious
D. Generous
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Avaricious means having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
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Question #380
A person who is very generous with money
A. Liberal
B. Miserly
C. Stingy
D. Parsimonious
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Liberal in this context means generous in giving.
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