One-word Substitution · SSC CGL previous year questions

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who opposes war or use of violence'.

1. A.Pacifist
2. B.Terrorist
3. C.Militant
4. D.Revolutionary

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A belief or opinion that goes against the established doctrine, especially in religion or ideology'.

1. A.Sedition
2. B.Heresy
3. C.Blasphemy
4. D.Schism

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Something that is impossible to be read'.

1. A.Illegible
2. B.Decipherable
3. C.Invisible
4. D.Unutterable

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A deep and seemingly bottomless chasm'.

1. A.Crevasse
2. B.Crater
3. C.Abyss
4. D.Gorge

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'One who abandons his religious faith'.

1. A.Renegade
2. B.Atheist
3. C.Heretic
4. D.Apostate

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A formal split within a religious organization'.

1. A.Sedition
2. B.Heresy
3. C.Apostasy
4. D.Schism

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'An act of intentionally setting fire to property'.

1. A.Burglary
2. B.Vandalism
3. C.Arson
4. D.Sabotage

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Fear of public speaking.'

1. A.Glossophobia
2. B.Sociophobia
3. C.Anthophobia
4. D.Ergophobia

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A person who opposes official policy'.

1. A.Activist
2. B.Agitator
3. C.Dissident
4. D.Atheist

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Excessive self-importance or over-confidence.'

1. A.Prudence
2. B.Humility
3. C.Arrogance
4. D.Modesty

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of mental weariness and lack of enthusiasm'.

1. A.Languor
2. B.Ennui
3. C.Torpor
4. D.Tedium

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who eats excessively or greedily'.

1. A.Glutton
2. B.Gourmet
3. C.Epicure
4. D.Sybarite

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A statement that appears self-contradictory yet may be true'.

1. A.Axiom
2. B.Maxim
3. C.Paradox
4. D.Irony

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly'.

1. A.Elegy
2. B.Encomium
3. C.Sermon
4. D.Soliloquy

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A political system based on the rule of the wealthy'.

1. A.Oligarchy
2. B.Aristocracy
3. C.Plutocracy
4. D.Meritocracy

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of temporary disuse or suspension.'

1. A.Intermission
2. B.Recess
3. C.Abeyance
4. D.Dormancy

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A professional who prepares maps'.

1. A.Topographer
2. B.Cartographer
3. C.Geodesist
4. D.Archivist

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An official reprimand or strong criticism'.

1. A.Accusation
2. B.Denunciation
3. C.Censure
4. D.Indictment

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who abstains from all forms of indulgence'.

1. A.Ascetic
2. B.Agnostic
3. C.Mystic
4. D.Skeptic

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of disuse or inactivity'.

1. A.Hiatus
2. B.Oblivion
3. C.Interregnum
4. D.Desuetude

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who looks at the bright side of things/situations.

1. A.Optimist
2. B.Saint
3. C.Scientist
4. D.Pessimist

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. His parents didn’t allow him to enroll in the arts college because he is a dabbler in arts, science or literature.

1. A.Taciturn
2. B.Connoisseur
3. C.Dilettante
4. D.Ignoramus

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Loud enough to be heard.

1. A.Audit
2. B.Audacity
3. C.Audacious
4. D.Audible

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Money collected from people for a cause.

1. A.Deposit
2. B.Fund
3. C.Collection
4. D.Savings

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Study of flying airplanes

1. A.Astronomy
2. B.Alchemy
3. C.Aviation
4. D.Acoustics