A shortened version of a larger work A. Summary B. Precis C. Shorts D. Abridgement
Answer: Option A
Solution: One word substitute is Abridgement
Summary: a short description of the main ideas or points of something but without any details
Precis: a short version of a speech or written text that contains only the most important points
Shorts: a type of short trousers ending above the knee that you wear in hot weather, while playing sports, etc
Abridgement: The action of reducing something in magnitude, extent, or duration; shortening, cutting short; curtailment, limitation;
Adjust or make right; correct, amend A. Recruit B. Recreate C. Recourse D. Rectify
Answer: Option A
Solution: One word substitute is Rectify
Recruit: a person who has just joined the army or another organization
Recreate: to create again. especially : to form anew in the imagination.
Recourse: having to use something or ask somebody for help in a difficult situation
Rectify: to correct something that is wrong
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance. abilities, or worth. A. Superior B. Vain C. Otiose D. Domineering
Answer: Option B
Solution: One word substitute is Vain
Superior: better than usual or than somebody/something else
Vain: (used about a person) too proud of your own appearance, abilities, etc
Otiose: Having no practical function; redundant; superfluous.
Domineering: having a very strong character and wanting to control other people
The date when both, day and night are of approximately equal length A. Equilibrium B. Equine C. Equator D. Equinox
Answer: Option D
Solution: One word substitute is Equinox
Equilibrium: a state of balance, especially between forces or influences that are working in opposite ways
Equine: connected with horses; like a horse
Equator: An equator is an imaginary line around the middle of a planet or other celestial body.
Equinox: The twice yearly times when the lengths of day and night are equal. At equinox, the sun is directly over the Earth’s equator.
One who mediates in a deal or complex situation A. Equaliser B. Solicitor C. Pacifier D. Negotiator
Answer: Option D
Solution: One word substitute is Negotiator
Equaliser: a person or thing that equalizes, esp a device to counterbalance opposing forces.
Solicitor: a lawyer whose job is to give legal advice, prepare legal documents and arrange the buying and selling of land, etc
Pacifier: a person or thing that pacifies someone or something. something that makes people calm when they are angry or upset
Negotiator: A person who carries on negotiations. Also figurative.
A loud appeal or demand A. Protest B. Entourage C. Clamour D. Gambit
Answer: Option C
Solution: One word substitute is Clamour
Protest: a statement or action that shows that you do not like or approve of something
Entourage: the group following and attending to some important person
Clamour: to make a loud complaint or demand. any loud and continued noise: the clamor of traffic; the clamor of birds and animals in the zoo.
Gambit: an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation
The study of languages A. Philology B. Anthropology C. Lexicography D. Philosophy
Answer: Option A
Solution: One word substitute is Philology
Philology: the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages
Anthropology: The study or description of human beings or human nature
Lexicography: the theory or practice of writing dictionaries
Philosophy: the study of ideas and beliefs about the meaning of life
Sharp and direct A. Acerbic B. Zoonic C. Anodyne D. Acidic
Answer: Option A
Solution: One word substitute is Acerbic
Acerbic: sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
Zoonic: concerning animals; obtained from animal substances
Anodyne: not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull or a painkilling drug or medicine
Acidic: having the properties of an acid, or containing acid; having a pH below 7
One who does something not professionally but for pleasure A. Professional B. Mature C. Immature D. Amateur
Answer: Option D
Solution: One word substitute is Amateur
Professional: a person who works in a job that needs a high level of training and/or education
Mature: to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way
Immature: a person behaving in a way that is not sensible and is typical of people who are much younger
Amateur: a person who does not have skill or experience when doing something
A person having significant experience in an occupation A. Agnostic B. Fastidious C. Veteran D. Novice
Answer: Option C
Solution: One word substitute is Veteran
Agnostic: a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
Fastidious: difficult to please; wanting everything to be perfect
Veteran: a person who has very long experience of a particular job or activity
Novice: a person who is new and without experience in a certain job, situation, etc.
