One Word Substitution - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

One word substitute is Spinster.

Virgin: a person who has never had sexual intercourse.
Bachelor: a man who is not and has never been married.
Spinster: an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.
Matron: a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other institution.

One word substitute is Cynic.

Agnostic: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.
Cynic: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.
Sceptic: a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
Misogynist: a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

One word substitute is Recluse.

Venerable: accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
Sage: an aromatic plant whose greyish-green leaves are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Quietus: death or something that causes death, regarded as a release from life.
Recluse: a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

One word substitute is Noose.

Noose: a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and used to trap animals or hang people.
Cable: a thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles.
Cord: thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.
Chord: a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony.

One word substitute is Custodian.

Dean: the head of the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church.
Curator: a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.
Custodian: a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.
Warden: a person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or activity or for enforcing the regulations associated with it.

One word substitute is Intruder.

Burglar: a person who commits burglary.
Intruder: a person who intrudes, especially into a building with criminal intent.
Thief: a person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence.
Vandal: a person who deliberately destroys or damages property belonging to others.

One word substitute is Anaemia.

Amnesia: a partial or total loss of memory.
Insomnia: habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
Anaemia: a condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
Allergy: a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

One word substitute is Spendthrift.

Reckless: heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.
Lavish: sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
Careless: not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Spendthrift: a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

One word substitute is Excursion.

Hike: a long walk or walking tour.
Excursion: a short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity.
Picnic: an occasion when a packed meal is eaten outdoors, especially during an outing to the countryside.
Stroll: walk in a leisurely way.

One word substitute is Parvenu.

Aristocrat: a member of the aristocracy.
Affluent: (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.
Maverick: an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Parvenu: a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.