One Word Substitution — Set 8
Questions 71–80 of 140
To deny something persistently is to:
Correct Answer: C. Gainsay
To gainsay means to deny, contradict, or dispute something. Dispute questions accuracy, refuse declines an offer, and reject is formal refusal. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To make a solemn promise is to:
Correct Answer: C. Vow
To vow means to make a solemn promise or commitment. Pledge is a formal commitment, swear involves oath-taking, and promise is less formal. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To act in a fawning manner to gain favor is to:
Correct Answer: C. Fawn
To fawn is to act obsequiously and flatteringly to gain favor or approval. Grovel emphasizes degradation, kowtow emphasizes submission, and flatter emphasizes insincere praise. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To extinguish a fire is to:
Correct Answer: B. Quench
To quench means to extinguish or suppress, especially a fire. Douse involves throwing water, suppress is general cessation, and stop is vague. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To make amends for an offense is to:
Correct Answer: B. Atone
To atone means to make amends or reparation for an offense or wrongdoing. Apologize is expressing regret, repent is feeling remorse, and regret is a feeling. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To break or annul a law is to:
Correct Answer: C. Abrogate
To abrogate means to formally annul or do away with a law. Violate is breaking a law, infringe is transgression, and break is informal. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To speak or act against someone is to:
Correct Answer: A. Oppose
To oppose means to speak or act against something or someone. Argue involves debate, contradict denies statements, and gainsay denies or contradicts. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To make a loud, continuous noise is to:
Correct Answer: B. Roar
To roar is to make a loud, deep, and continuous sound. Shout is loud speech, resound means to echo loudly, and echo means reflected sound. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To struggle against something is to:
Correct Answer: C. Contend
To contend is to struggle, compete, or strive against something. Fight is physical combat, resist is opposition, and strive is determined effort. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
To change one's opinion is to:
Correct Answer: A. Reconsider
To reconsider means to think again about a decision and potentially change one's opinion. Reverse is a complete turnaround, alter is modification, and vacillate is hesitation. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.