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One Word Substitution

Direction for [ Question No: 11 To 20 ] :

In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.

11.

Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool.

Answer: C

The period of life in which a person is old and weak is called as Dotage and hence Dotage is correct option.

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12.

A person who studies fossils

Answer: D

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

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13.

Leave or remove from a place considered as dangerous

Answer: B

Evacuate means to remove.

synonyms: remove, exit, clear and shift.

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14.

More than enough in amount or capacity.

Answer: B

Ample means fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough.

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15.

Muder of one's children is called

Answer: B

Fillicide means A person who kills their son or daughter.

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16.

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

Answer: C

Personify means to represnt a quality and option C is correct.

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17.

A trite, stereotyped expression.

Answer: A

Cliche is a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity.

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18.

Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin.

Answer: A

Nepotisim the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

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19.

A light salling boat built specifically for racing.

Answer: B

Yacht is a boat equipped for cruising or racing.

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Answer: A

Credulous means having or showing too great a readiness to believe things so option A is correct.

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