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 #41 Report Error
A person who is very famous
A. Eminent
B. Renowned
C. Illustrious
D. Celebrated

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Renowned means known or talked about by many people; famous.

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Question #42 Report Error
A person who is very unknown
A. Obscure
B. Inconspicuous
C. Anonymous
D. Nameless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Obscure means not discovered or known about; uncertain.

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Question #43 Report Error
A person who is very old
A. Senile
B. Aged
C. Elderly
D. Venerable

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Venerable means accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

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Question #44 Report Error
A person who is very young
A. Childish
B. Adolescent
C. Juvenile
D. Puerile

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Juvenile means relating to young people or children.

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Question #45 Report Error
A person who is very tall
A. Sky-scraping
B. Giant
C. Towering
D. Lanky

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lanky means ungracefully thin and tall.

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Question #46 Report Error
A person who is very short
A. Diminutive
B. Pygmy
C. Dwarfish
D. Stunted

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Diminutive means extremely or unusually small.

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Question #47 Report Error
A person who is very beautiful
A. Alluring
B. Stunning
C. Ravishing
D. Gorgeous

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gorgeous means beautiful; very attractive.

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Question #48 Report Error
A person who is very ugly
A. Revolting
B. Repulsive
C. Grotesque
D. Hideous

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Grotesque means comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

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Question #49 Report Error
A person who is very kind
A. Altruistic
B. Compassionate
C. Benevolent
D. Humane

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Benevolent means well meaning and kindly.

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Question #50 Report Error
One who is in charge of a museum
A. Curator
B. Guide
C. Custodian
D. Administrator

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A curator is a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.

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Question #51 Report Error
That which cannot be heard
A. Indistinct
B. Inarticulate
C. Inaudible
D. Muffled

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Inaudible means unable to be heard.

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Question #52 Report Error
That which cannot be seen
A. Unseen
B. Imperceptible
C. Invisible
D. Obscure

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Invisible means unable to be seen; not visible to the eye.

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Question #53 Report Error
That which cannot be touched
A. Untouchable
B. Intangible
C. Ethereal
D. Incorporeal

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Intangible means unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.

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Question #54 Report Error
That which cannot be understood
A. Baffling
B. Incomprehensible
C. Inscrutable
D. Unfathomable

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Incomprehensible means not able to be understood; not intelligible.

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Question #55 Report Error
That which cannot be avoided
A. Unavoidable
B. Inescapable
C. Inevitable
D. Certain

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Inevitable means certain to happen; unavoidable.

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Question #56 Report Error
That which cannot be defeated
A. Unbeatable
B. Indomitable
C. Invincible
D. Unconquerable

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Invincible means too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

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Question #57 Report Error
That which cannot be erased
A. Indelible
B. Permanent
C. Ineradicable
D. Eternal

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Indelible means (of ink or a mark) not able to be removed.

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Question #58 Report Error
That which cannot be overcome
A. Invincible
B. Unconquerable
C. Overwhelming
D. Insurmountable

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Insurmountable means too great to be overcome.

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Question #59 Report Error
That which cannot be satisfied
A. Insatiable
B. Quenchless
C. Greedy
D. Unappeasable

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Insatiable means (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

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Question #60 Report Error
That which cannot be believed
A. Farfetched
B. Implausible
C. Incredible
D. Unbelievable

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Incredible means impossible to believe.

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