One Word Substitution Questions for Competitive Exams

161.That which cannot be seen
a.Insensible
b.Intangible
c.Invisible
d.

Unseen

Option “C” is correct

One word substitution is Invisible.

Insensible: unaware of or indifferent to.
Intangible: unable to be touched; not having physical presence.
Invisible: unable to be seen.
Unseen: not seen or noticed.

162.To slap with a flat object
a.
b.Hew
c.Gnaw
d.

Swat

Option “D” is correct

One word substitution is Swat.

Chop: cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife.
Hew: chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool.
Gnaw: bite at or nibble something persistently.
Swat: hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object.

163.Habitually silent or talking little
a.Servile
b.Unequivocal
c.Taciturn
d.

Synoptic

Option “C” is correct

One word substitution is Taciturn.

Servile: having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Unequivocal: leaving no doubt.
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Synoptic: taking or involving a comprehensive mental view.

164.One who cannot be corrected
a.Incurable
b.Incorrigible
c.Hardened
d.

Invulnerable

Option “B” is correct

One word substitution is Incorrigible.

Incurable: not able to be cured.
Incorrigible: not able to be changed or reformed.
Hardened: having become or been made hard or harder.
Invulnerable: impossible to harm or damage.

165.Be the embodiment or perfect example of
a.Characterise
b.Idol
c.Personify
d.

Signify

Option “C” is correct

One word substitution is Personify.
Characterise: describe the distinctive nature or features of.
Idol: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
Personify: represent or embody (a quality, concept, etc.) in a physical form.
Signify: be an indication of.

166.A person not sure of the existence of god
a.Cynic
b.Agnostic
c.Atheist
d.

Theist

Option “B” is correct

One word substitution is Agnostic.

Cynic: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.
Agnostic: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.
Atheist: a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.
Theist: a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.

167.A paper written by hand
a.Handicraft
b.Manuscript
c.Handiwork
d.

Thesis

Option “B” is correct

One word substitution is Manuscript.

Handicraft: activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects by hand.
Manuscript: a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
Handiwork: making things by hand, considered as a subject of instruction.
Thesis: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

168.The act of violating the sanctity of the church is
a.Blasphemy
b.Heresy
c.Sacrilege
d.

Veneration

Option “C” is correct

One word substitution is Sacrilege.

Blasphemy: the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.
Heresy: belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Veneration: great respect.

169.Something that can be heard
a.Auditory
b.
c.Audible
d.

Audition

Option “C” is correct

One word substitution is Audible.

Auditory: relating to the sense of hearing.
Audio-visual: using both sight and sound, typically in the form of images and recorded speech or music.
Audible: able to be heard.
Audition: the power of hearing or listening.

170.A name adopted by an author in his writings
a.Nickname
b.Pseudonym
c.Nomenclature
d.

Option “B” is correct

One word substitution is Pseudonym.

Nickname: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
Pseudonym: a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
Nomenclature: the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.
Title: a name that describes someone’s position or job.