One Word Substitution — Set 4
Questions 31–40 of 140
A person who is excessively submissive and servile is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Sycophant
A sycophant is a person who behaves obsequiously and excessively flatters others for selfish gain. While servile means submissive, sycophant emphasizes excessive flattery and self-interest. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is devoted to luxury and pleasure is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Sybarite
A sybarite is a person devoted to luxury and pleasure. Epicure emphasizes fine food, hedonist emphasizes pleasure generally, and sensualist emphasizes sensory experiences. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who goes on foot is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, especially in an area with traffic. While hiker suggests longer distances and travelers travel generally, pedestrian is the specific urban term. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who makes or sells medicines is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Pharmacist
A pharmacist is a person who prepares and dispenses medicines. An apothecary is an archaic term for this profession, a chemist studies chemistry, and a doctor prescribes medications. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who acts as a mediator between two parties is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Arbitrator
An arbitrator is a person chosen to settle disputes between parties. A mediator facilitates discussion, a judge makes legal decisions, and an umpire officiates sports. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A place where birds are kept is called a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Aviary
An aviary is an enclosure or structure for keeping birds. A zoo houses various animals, a sanctuary provides refuge, and a cage is a simple enclosed space. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A place where bees are kept is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Apiary
An apiary is a place where bees are kept in hives for honey production. A beehive is a single structure, a hive is simpler, and a farm is a broader agricultural term. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A place where dead bodies are kept is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Morgue
A morgue is a facility where dead bodies are stored and examined. A mortuary handles funeral arrangements, a cemetery is a burial ground, and a grave is an individual burial site. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A place of worship for Muslims is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Mosque
A mosque is a Muslim place of worship. A temple is for Hindu worship, a church is for Christian worship, and a shrine is a holy site. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A place where invalids and sick people are given medical treatment is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Sanatorium
A sanatorium is an institution for treating chronic illness and convalescence. A hospital treats acute conditions, a clinic provides outpatient care, and an infirmary is a small medical facility. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.