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 #441
A person who is very spontaneous
A. Spontaneous
B. Deliberate
C. Calculated
D. Premeditated
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Spontaneous means performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
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Question #442
A person who is very calculating
A. Unplanned
B. Impulsive
C. Calculating
D. Spontaneous
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Calculating means acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way.
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Question #443
A person who is very stingy
A. Generous
B. Parsimonious
C. Bountiful
D. Munificent
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Parsimonious means unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
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Question #444
A person who is very friendly
A. Hostile
B. Amiable
C. Unfriendly
D. Antagonistic
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Amiable means having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
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Question #445
A person who is very hostile
A. Amiable
B. Affable
C. Genial
D. Antagonistic
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Antagonistic means showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
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Question #446
A person who is very obedient
A. Insubordinate
B. Rebellious
C. Docile
D. Defiant
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Docile means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
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Question #447
A person who is very disobedient
A. Defiant
B. Docile
C. Tractable
D. Compliant
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Defiant means showing defiance; disobedient.
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Question #448
A person who is very humble
A. Proud
B. Haughty
C. Modest
D. Arrogant
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Modest means unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
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Question #449
A person who is very proud
A. Haughty
B. Modest
C. Humble
D. Unassuming
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful.
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Question #450
A person who is very gentle
A. Gentle
B. Severe
C. Rough
D. Harsh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gentle means mild in temperament or behavior; kind and tender.
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Question #451
A person who is very harsh
A. Mild
B. Tender
C. Severe
D. Gentle
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Severe means very great; intense, or harsh.
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Question #452
A person who is very cynical
A. Sanguine
B. Optimistic
C. Cynical
D. Buoyant
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Cynical means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
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Question #453
A person who is very quiet in nature
A. Reticent
B. Garrulous
C. Loquacious
D. Voluble
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Reticent means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
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Question #454
A person who is very open in nature
A. Taciturn
B. Frank
C. Secretive
D. Reticent
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Frank means open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
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Question #455
A person who is very secretive
A. Closeted
B. Reserved
C. Candid
D. Frank
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Reserved means slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
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Question #456
A person who is very thrifty
A. Extravagant
B. Prodigal
C. Spendthrift
D. Economical
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Economical means giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
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Question #457
A person who is very cowardly
A. Intrepid
B. Craven
C. Valorous
D. Dauntless
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Craven means contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
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Question #458
A person who is very selfless
A. Altruistic
B. Narcissistic
C. Egotistic
D. Selfish
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Altruistic means showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
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Question #459
A person who is very resilient
A. Frail
B. Fragile
C. Delicate
D. Resilient
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
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Question #460
A person who is very fragile
A. Tough
B. Frail
C. Strong
D. Resilient
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Frail means (of a person) weak and delicate.
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