One Word Substitution MCQs

English

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.

703
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 25 of 36
Question #481
A person who is very uncreative
A. Unimaginative
B. Original
C. Inventive
D. Innovative

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Unimaginative means not using or showing imagination; dull.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #482
A person who is very determined
A. Tenacious
B. Vacillating
C. Wavering
D. Irresolute

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Tenacious means tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely, or not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #483
A person who is very irresolute
A. Resolute
B. Tenacious
C. Irresolute
D. Persistent

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Irresolute means showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #484
A person who is very unforgiving
A. Implacable
B. Forgiving
C. Placable
D. Merciful

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Implacable means unable to be appeased or pacified.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #485
A person who is very meticulous
A. Sloppy
B. Careless
C. Fastidious
D. Negligent

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Fastidious means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail, often to the point of being fussy.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #486
A person who is very sloppy
A. Fastidious
B. Meticulous
C. Sloppy
D. Painstaking

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Sloppy means careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #487
A person who is very mean
A. Bounteous
B. Munificent
C. Generous
D. Miserly

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Miserly means of or characteristic of a miser; stingy.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #488
A person who is very cheerful
A. Jovial
B. Morose
C. Gloomy
D. Sullen

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Jovial means cheerful and friendly.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #489
A person who is very gloomy
A. Morose
B. Jovial
C. Genial
D. Merry

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Morose means sullen and ill-tempered.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #490
A person who is very direct
A. Blunt
B. Tactful
C. Subtle
D. Diplomatic

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Blunt means uncompromisingly forthright.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #491
A person who is very tactful
A. Tactful
B. Abrupt
C. Brusque
D. Blunt

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Tactful means having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #492
A person who is very clever
A. Naive
B. Artless
C. Astute
D. Gullible

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #493
A person who is very naive
A. Cunning
B. Shrewd
C. Astute
D. Gullible

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #494
A person who is very mischievous
A. Roguish
B. Grave
C. Solemn
D. Serious

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Roguish means characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person; playfully mischievous.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #495
A person who is very serious
A. Merry
B. Jovial
C. Roguish
D. Solemn

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Solemn means formal and dignified, or not cheerful or smiling; serious.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #496
A person who is very spiteful
A. Benign
B. Benevolent
C. Malevolent
D. Humane

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #497
A person who is very reserved
A. Loquacious
B. Garrulous
C. Voluble
D. Reticent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Reticent means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #498
A person who is very noble
A. Ignoble
B. Base
C. Vile
D. Magnanimous

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Magnanimous means very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #499
A person who is very ignoble
A. Magnanimous
B. Generous
C. Ignoble
D. Noble

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ignoble means not honorable in character or purpose.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution
Question #500
A person who is very efficient
A. Ineffective
B. Efficacious
C. Incompetent
D. Inept

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Efficacious means producing the intended or desired result; effective.

This question belongs to: English One Word Substitution