One who belives in the power of fate A. Fatalist B. Optimist C. Pessimist D. Parsimonious
Answer: Option A
Solution: The one word substitution is Fatalist
Optimist: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.
Pessimist: a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Parsimonious: very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Fatalist: the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
A person who loves everybody A. Cosmopolitan B. Fratricide C. Altruistic D. Aristocrat
Answer: Option C
Solution: One word substitute is Altruistic.
Cosmopolitan: including people from many different countries.
Fratricide: the killing of one’s brother or sister.
Altruistic: showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
Aristocrat: nobleman.
Medicine given to counteract poison A. Antiseptic B. Antidote C. Antibiotic D. Antifungal
Answer: Option B
Solution: One word substitute is Antidote
Antiseptic: an antiseptic compound or preparation.
Antidote: a medical substance that is used to prevent a poison or a disease from having an effect
Antibiotic: are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals
Antifungal: used to prevent fungal growth; active against fungi.
One who cannot easily pleased A. Cosmopolitan B. Frightening C. Fastidious D. Feminist
Answer: Option C
Solution: The one word substitution is Fastidious.
Cosmopolitan : familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.
Frightening : making someone afraid or anxious; terrifying.
Feminist : a person who supports feminism.
Fastidious : very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
The murder of brother A. Homicide B. Regicide C. Fratricide D. Suicide
Answer: Option C
Solution: The one word substitution is Fratricide.
Homicide – killing of one person by another.
Regicide – the action of killing a king.
Fratricide – the killing of one’s brother or sister.
Suicide – intentionally causing one’s own death.
A person who is indifferent to pains and pleasures of life A. Stoic B. Sadist C. Psychiatrist D. Aristocrat
Answer: Option A
Solution: The one word substitution is Stoic.
Sadist : the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
Psychiatrist : a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Aristocrat : a member of the aristocracy.
Stoic : a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
An act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play: A. Sinecure B. Soliloquy C. Pessimist D. Philanthropist
Answer: Option B
Solution: The one word substitution is Soliloquy.
Sinecure : a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
Pessimist : a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Philanthropist : a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Soliloquy : an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
A disease which spread by contact A. Incurable B. Infectious C. Contagious D. Fatal
Answer: Option C
Solution: The one word substitution is Contagious.
Incurable : (of a sick person or a disease) not able to be cured.
Infectious : (of a disease or disease-causing organism) liable to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc. through the environment.
Fatal : leading to failure or disaster.
Contagious : (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact.
A man who rarely speaks the truth A. Crook B. Liar C. Scoundrel D. Hypocrite
Answer: Option B
Solution: The one word substitution is Liar.
Crook : informal a person who is dishonest or a criminal.
Liar : a man who rarely speaks the truth
Scoundrel : a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue.
Hypocrite : behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
A remedy for all diseases A. Narcotics B. Antiseptic C. Panacea D. Lyric
Answer: Option C
Solution: The one word substitution is Panacea.
Narcotics : an addictive drug affecting mood or behaviour, especially an illegal one.
Antiseptic : preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
Lyric : (of poetry) expressing the writer’s emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.
Panacea : a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
