One Word Substitution Quiz
Practice quiz on One Word Substitution (Vocabulary). 5 questions.
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One Word Substitution Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 25 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.One who knows everything?
- A.Omniscient
- B.Omnipotent
- C.Omnipresent
- D.Amateur
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Answer: A. Omniscient
Omni = all, scient = knowing.
Q2.Government by the people?
- A.Democracy
- B.Monarchy
- C.Oligarchy
- D.Dictatorship
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Answer: A. Democracy
Demo = people, cracy = rule.
Q3.One who hates mankind?
- A.Misanthrope
- B.Philanthropist
- C.Patriot
- D.Optimist
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Answer: A. Misanthrope
Mis = hate, anthro = human.
Q4.Study of stars?
- A.Astronomy
- B.Astrology
- C.Biology
- D.Geology
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Answer: A. Astronomy
Scientific study of celestial objects.
Q5.A person who speaks two languages?
- A.Bilingual
- B.Monolingual
- C.Polyglot
- D.Trilingual
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Answer: A. Bilingual
Bi = two, lingual = language.
Q6.One who loves and collects books is called:
- A.Philatelist
- B.Bibliophile
- C.Bibliographer
- D.Linguist
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Answer: B. Bibliophile
A 'Bibliophile' is a person who loves and collects books.
Q7.A person who cannot read or write is called:
- A.Illiterate
- B.Amateur
- C.Novice
- D.Ignorant
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Answer: A. Illiterate
A person unable to read or write is 'Illiterate'.
Q8.A home for orphan children is called:
- A.Orphanage
- B.Asylum
- C.Sanatorium
- D.Hostel
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Answer: A. Orphanage
A residential institution for orphans is an 'Orphanage'.
Q9.One who studies birds is called:
- A.Zoologist
- B.Ornithologist
- C.Botanist
- D.Entomologist
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Answer: B. Ornithologist
An 'Ornithologist' is a scientist who studies birds.
Q10.A person who is 100 years old or more is called:
- A.Centenarian
- B.Veteran
- C.Elder
- D.Senior
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Answer: A. Centenarian
A 'Centenarian' is a person aged 100 years or more.
Q11.Government by the people, for the people, is called:
- A.Monarchy
- B.Democracy
- C.Autocracy
- D.Oligarchy
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Answer: B. Democracy
Rule by the people through elected representatives is 'Democracy'.
Q12.One who does not believe in the existence of God is called:
- A.Theist
- B.Atheist
- C.Agnostic
- D.Pagan
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Answer: B. Atheist
An 'Atheist' does not believe in the existence of God.
Q13.A place where coins are manufactured is called:
- A.Bank
- B.Mint
- C.Treasury
- D.Vault
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Answer: B. Mint
A 'Mint' is a factory where coins/currency are made.
Q14.One who can speak two languages is called:
- A.Monolingual
- B.Bilingual
- C.Polyglot
- D.Linguist
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Answer: B. Bilingual
'Bilingual' refers to a person who can speak two languages; 'Polyglot' refers to many languages.
Q15.A word that reads the same forward and backward is called:
- A.Anagram
- B.Palindrome
- C.Acronym
- D.Homonym
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Answer: B. Palindrome
A word/phrase reading the same both ways is a 'Palindrome' (e.g., 'madam').
Q16.One who works without being paid is called:
- A.Volunteer
- B.Employee
- C.Trainee
- D.Apprentice
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Answer: A. Volunteer
A person offering services without payment is a 'Volunteer'.
Q17.A person who travels on foot is called:
- A.Passenger
- B.Pedestrian
- C.Traveller
- D.Commuter
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Answer: B. Pedestrian
A person walking, especially in traffic, is a 'Pedestrian'.
Q18.The scientific study of ancient societies through their remains is called:
- A.Anthropology
- B.Archaeology
- C.Geology
- D.Paleontology
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Answer: B. Archaeology
'Archaeology' is the study of human history through excavation of sites and remains.
Q19.That which cannot be seen through is called:
- A.Transparent
- B.Opaque
- C.Translucent
- D.Clear
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Answer: B. Opaque
Something that does not allow light to pass through is 'Opaque'.
Q20.A person who leaves their own country to settle in another is called:
- A.Immigrant
- B.Emigrant
- C.Migrant
- D.Refugee
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Answer: B. Emigrant
One who leaves one's own country to settle elsewhere is an 'Emigrant' (from the country's viewpoint they are leaving).
Q21.Handwriting that cannot be read easily is called:
- A.Illegible
- B.Legible
- C.Cursive
- D.Fluent
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Answer: A. Illegible
Writing that is hard to read is 'Illegible'.
Q22.One who eats excessively is called:
- A.Glutton
- B.Vegetarian
- C.Herbivore
- D.Carnivore
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Answer: A. Glutton
A person who eats too much is called a 'Glutton'.
Q23.A person appointed to settle a dispute between two parties is called:
- A.Judge
- B.Arbitrator
- C.Lawyer
- D.Advocate
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Answer: B. Arbitrator
A person chosen to resolve a dispute outside court is an 'Arbitrator'.
Q24.The murder of a king is called:
- A.Homicide
- B.Regicide
- C.Suicide
- D.Genocide
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Answer: B. Regicide
Killing of a king is called 'Regicide'.
Q25.One who believes anything too readily is called:
- A.Credulous
- B.Skeptic
- C.Cynic
- D.Suspicious
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Answer: A. Credulous
A person who believes things too easily, without proof, is 'Credulous'.
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