One-word Substitution · SSC CGL previous year questions

2025 70 questions

1. Q872025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The study of coins and medals'.

   1. A.Cartography
   2. B.Numismatics
   3. C.Epigraphy
   4. D.Cryptography
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   Answer: B

2. Q892025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Fear of open spaces.'

   1. A.Xenophobia
   2. B.Claustrophobia
   3. C.Acrophobia
   4. D.Agoraphobia
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   Answer: D

3. Q812025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An exact copy'.

   1. A.Replica
   2. B.Manuscript
   3. C.Model
   4. D.Facsimile
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   Answer: D

4. Q822025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who lives in solitude and seclusion'.

   1. A.Renegade
   2. B.Patriot
   3. C.Mystic
   4. D.Recluse
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   Answer: D

5. Q822025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An animal that feeds on plants and animals'.

   1. A.Herbivore
   2. B.Carnivore
   3. C.Omnivore
   4. D.Scavenger
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   Answer: C

6. Q842025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An expression of grief or sorrow.'

   1. A.Lament
   2. B.Dirge
   3. C.Elegy
   4. D.All are correct
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   Answer: D

7. Q862025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A government by the few, typically for corrupt or selfish purposes'.

   1. A.Democracy
   2. B.Oligarchy
   3. C.Theocracy
   4. D.Autocracy
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   Answer: B

8. Q872025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who offers unsolicited and unwanted advice.'

   1. A.Pundit
   2. B.Meddler
   3. C.Interloper
   4. D.Counselor
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   Answer: B

9. Q892025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Deliberate breach of faith or betrayal of trust'.

   1. A.Perfidy
   2. B.Apostasy
   3. C.Heresy
   4. D.Duplicity
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   Answer: A

10. Q902025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who insists on strict adherence to rules

    1. A.Martinet
    2. B.Maverick
    3. C.Iconoclast
    4. D.Bohemian
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    Answer: A

11. Q812025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who is unable to pay debts'.

    1. A.Pauper
    2. B.Bankrupt
    3. C.Spendthrift
    4. D.Debtor
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    Answer: B

12. Q822025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who is skilled in many areas'.

    1. A.Polymath
    2. B.Prodigy
    3. C.Savant
    4. D.Virtuoso
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    Answer: A

13. Q842025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who hates marriage'.

    1. A.Misogamist
    2. B.Misogynist
    3. C.Philanderer
    4. D.Celibate
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    Answer: A

14. Q852025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Something mysterious or difficult to understand'.

    1. A.Myth
    2. B.Paradox
    3. C.Enigma
    4. D.Anomaly
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    Answer: C

15. Q812025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A mild expression used to replace a harsh or blunt one'.

    1. A.Hyperbole
    2. B.Eulogy
    3. C.Epithet
    4. D.Euphemism
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    Answer: D

16. Q822025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who always looks at the negative side of things.'

    1. A.Optimist
    2. B.Determinist
    3. C.Pessimist
    4. D.Realist
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    Answer: C

17. Q842025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An inoffensive word used in place of a blunt one'.

    1. A.Allusion
    2. B.Euphemism
    3. C.Analogy
    4. D.Allegory
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    Answer: B

18. Q852025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A short-lived or fleeting phenomenon.'

    1. A.Ephemeral
    2. B.Eternal
    3. C.Archetype
    4. D.Chronicle
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    Answer: A

19. Q812025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A government ruled by a single person with absolute power'.

    1. A.Oligarchy
    2. B.Democracy
    3. C.Autocracy
    4. D.Anarchy
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    Answer: C

20. Q822025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who doubts the sincerity or goodness of others'.

    1. A.Optimist
    2. B.Cynic
    3. C.Realist
    4. D.Pessimist
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    Answer: B

21. Q822025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Fear of confined spaces'.

    1. A.Agoraphobia
    2. B.Hydrophobia
    3. C.Claustrophobia
    4. D.Acrophobia
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    Answer: C

22. Q832025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A place where coins are made'.

    1. A.Smithy
    2. B.Foundry
    3. C.Mint
    4. D.Furnace
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    Answer: C

23. Q832025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for the italicized phrase below. After his passing, the family had beautiful words inscribed on his tomb to honor his memory.

    1. A.Autograph
    2. B.Epitaph
    3. C.Manuscript
    4. D.Memoir
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    Answer: B

24. Q902025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions'.

    1. A.Iconoclast
    2. B.Martyr
    3. C.Monarchist
    4. D.Idealist
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    Answer: A

25. Q822025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for the italicized part: Ravi has always been a person who vehemently opposes authority, control, or tradition, often challenging every rule set before him.

    1. A.Conformist
    2. B.Anarchist
    3. C.Optimist
    4. D.Traditionalist
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    Answer: B