One Word Substitution - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

One word substitute is Shredding.

Slashing: vigorously incisive or effective.
Ripping: splendid; excellent.
Shredding: a piece cut or torn off, especially in a narrow strip. a bit; scrap.
Disposing: get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.

One word substitute is Meticulous.

Precise: marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Careless: not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Meticulous: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

One word substitute is Parasite.

Dependant: a person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support.
Parasite: an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
Symbiotic: involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Plebiscite: the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.

One word substitute is Subterranean.

Superfluous: unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Surreptitious: kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
Perspicacious: having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
Subterranean: existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

One word substitute is Harbinger.

Harbinger: a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
Apostate: a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Renegade: a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
Apostle: each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.

One word substitute is Chimerical.

Meditative: relating to or absorbed in meditation or considered thought.
Fantastic: extraordinarily good or attractive.
Chimerical: hoped for but illusory or impossible to achieve.
Contemplative: expressing or involving prolonged thought.

One word substitute is Evasive.

Vague: of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
Evasive: tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Ambiguous: open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Complex: consisting of many different and connected parts.

One word substitute is Posthumous.

Ephemeral: lasting for a very short time.
Posthumous: occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
Extempore: spoken or done without preparation.
Maiden: an unmarried girl or young woman.

One word substitute is Archives.

Scullery: a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work.
Pantry: a small room or cupboard in which food, crockery, and cutlery are kept.
Archives: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
Coffer: a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.

One word substitute is Ostler.

Butler: the chief manservant of a house.
Ostler: a man employed to look after the horses of people staying at an inn.
Imposter: a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.
Jockey: a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession.