One Word Substitution — Set 14
Questions 131–140 of 140
A person who lives in the country and follows rural occupations is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Rustic
A rustic is a person from the country with simple, rural manners. A peasant is a feudal farmer, a farmer operates farmland, and a cottager lives in a cottage. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Pedant
A pedant is excessively concerned with minor points, rules, and details, often speaking tediously about them. A perfectionist demands high standards, a nitpicker finds fault, and a stickler insists on rules. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who writes under a false or assumed name is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Pseudonymist
A pseudonymist is a writer who uses a false or assumed name. While pseudonym is the assumed name itself, pseudonymist refers to the person using it. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The study of the diseases of plants is called:
Correct Answer: C. Phytopathology
Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases and pathology. Botany is the study of plants generally, entomology studies insects, and horticulture is plant cultivation. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is unnecessarily suspicious is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Paranoid
A paranoid person is excessively and unreasonably suspicious. Cautious is reasonable wariness, distrustful is general suspicion, and querulous is complaining. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is absurdly proud and self-important is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Pompous
A pompous person is absurdly self-important and characterized by affected dignity. Arrogant is overbearing pride, conceited is excessive self-esteem, and haughty is disdainful. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is opposed to war and advocates peaceful solutions is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Pacifist
A pacifist is a person who opposes war and advocates for peaceful solutions. A dove symbolizes peace, a peacemaker negotiates peace, and pachyderm is an elephant. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The scientific study of diseases in plants caused by parasitic organisms is called:
Correct Answer: D. Phytopathology
Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases, particularly those caused by fungi, bacteria, and other parasites. Parasitology studies parasites, mycology studies fungi, and pathology is general disease study. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is excessively or fanatically devoted to a cause is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Zealot
A zealot is a person who is fanatically devoted to a cause or belief. A fanatic is similarly devoted but more militant, an enthusiast is moderately devoted, and a partisan supports a party. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A written or printed work consisting of pages sewn or fastened together is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Volume
A volume is a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together, especially a single book. A tome emphasizes size and weight, a manuscript is handwritten, and both terms can apply to books. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.