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Download One Word Substitution Questions for IBPS PO Prelims<\/a><\/p>\n Download IBPS PO Previous Papers<\/a><\/p>\n Question 1:\u00a0<\/b>Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words. a)\u00a0Cartographer<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Choreographer<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Curator<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Calligrapher<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A person who draws or produces maps is called a Cartographer.<\/p>\n Choreographer: Person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a performance of dance.<\/p>\n Curator : A\u00a0keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.<\/p>\n Calligrapher :\u00a0a person\u00a0who is skilled\u00a0at the art\u00a0of calligraphy\u00a0(= <\/strong>producing beautiful\u00a0writing, often with a special pen\u00a0or brush).<\/p>\n Hence, option a is the correct answer.<\/p>\n Question 2:\u00a0<\/b>Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words. a)\u00a0Bevy<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Crusade<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Oligarchy<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Exonerate<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A vigorous campaign for political, social or religious change is called Crusade.<\/p>\n Lets see the meaning of other given words :<\/p>\n Bevy :\u00a0A\u00a0large group of people or things of a particular kind.<\/p>\n Oligarchy :\u00a0Small group of people having control of a country or organization.<\/p>\n Exonerate :\u00a0release someone from (a duty or obligation).<\/p>\n Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n Question 3:\u00a0<\/b>Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words. a)\u00a0Grove<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Horde<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Shoal<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Brood<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A family of young animals is called Brood. Lets see the meaning of the other given options<\/p>\n Grove – A small group of trees, especially of one particular type<\/p>\n Horde – Very large number of people<\/p>\n Shoal – A large group of fish that feed and swim together.<\/p>\n Question 4:\u00a0<\/b>Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. a)\u00a0Suicide<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Post-mortem<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Analysis<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Homicide<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 5:\u00a0<\/b>Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. a)\u00a0Harmony<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Cacophony<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Discord<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Melody<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 6:\u00a0<\/b>Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. a)\u00a0Polyglot<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Bilingual<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Stoic<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Curator<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A person who speaks several languages is called a polyglot.<\/p>\n Question 7:\u00a0<\/b>Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. a)\u00a0Polyglot<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Bilingual<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Stoic<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Curator<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A person who speaks several languages is called a polyglot.<\/p>\n Question 8:\u00a0<\/b>Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. a)\u00a0Chronometer<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Chronology<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Light Year<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Ammeter<\/p>\n 8)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n The one with highly accurate timepiece is called \u2018Chronometer\u2019.<\/p>\n Question 9:\u00a0<\/b>Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. a)\u00a0Theocracy<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Plutocracy<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Stratocracy<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Dictatorship<\/p>\n 9)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Stratocracy means a government traditionally or constitutionally run by a military.<\/p>\n Question 10:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0egotist<\/p>\n b)\u00a0narcissist<\/p>\n c)\u00a0introvert<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A narcissistic personality refers to a self-centered person who is obsessed with himself only.<\/p>\n Question 11:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0barometer<\/p>\n b)\u00a0orifice meter<\/p>\n c)\u00a0glucometer<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n Take Free IBPS PO Mock Tests<\/a><\/p>\n 11)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A glucometer is used to measure the sugar of a person.<\/p>\n Question 12:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0schooling<\/p>\n b)\u00a0clowder<\/p>\n c)\u00a0murmuration<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 12)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Schooling refers to a group of fish swimming together. Question 13:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0depression<\/p>\n b)\u00a0dyspnea<\/p>\n c)\u00a0insomnia<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 13)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Insomnia refers to a person having sleeping disorders.<\/p>\n Question 14:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0barometer<\/p>\n b)\u00a0sphygmomanometer<\/p>\n c)\u00a0glucometer<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 14)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A sphygmomanometer is used to measure the blood pressure of a person.<\/p>\n Question 15:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0megalomania<\/p>\n b)\u00a0claustrophobic<\/p>\n c)\u00a0dipsomaniacal<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 15)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Megalomania refers to a person or someone obsessed with his\/her power.<\/p>\n Question 16:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0Philanthropist<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Entomologist<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Philologist<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 16)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Philologist refers to a person studying about the history of languages.<\/p>\n Question 17:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0Lexicographer<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Calligrapher<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Graphology<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 17)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n A lexicographer is the one who compiles a dictionary.<\/p>\n Question 18:\u00a0<\/b>Below one sentence or group of words is given followed by four options describing its meaning in one word. Identify the most appropriate word of the given sentence. a)\u00a0Atheism<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Polytheism<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Antagonist<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n 18)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Polytheism refers to a person or community that follows multiple religions.<\/p>\n Question 19:\u00a0<\/b>Select the most appropriate word for the given elaboration.<\/b> a)\u00a0Gymnast<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Acrobat<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Aerobics<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Yoga<\/p>\n 19)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n An entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats is called an acrobat.<\/p>\n Question 20:\u00a0<\/b>Select the most appropriate meaning for the word given in bold .<\/b> a)\u00a0A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction<\/p>\n b)\u00a0A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms do not appear.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0A figure of speech in conjunction<\/p>\n d)\u00a0A figure of speech in which similar terms appear twice.<\/p>\n 20)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Oxymoron means a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.<\/p>\n
\nA person who draws or produces maps<\/p>\n
\nA vigorous campaign for political, social or religious change<\/p>\n
\nA family of young animals<\/p>\n
\nHence, option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nAn examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death<\/p>\n
\nAn incongruous or chaotic mixture<\/p>\n
\nA person who speaks several languages<\/b>
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\nA person who speaks several languages<\/b>
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\nA highly accurate timepiece<\/b>
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\nA government run by military<\/b>
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\nA person obsessed with his own personality
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\nA device used for measuring sugar level in human body
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\nA group of fish swimming together
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\nMurmuration refers to a group of birds flying together.
\nClowder is known for group of cats.<\/p>\n
\nA person suffering from sleeping disorder
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\nA device used for measuring blood pressure
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\nSomeone with an obsession with power
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\nA person who studies the history of languages
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\nOne who compiles a dictionary
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\nA person who follows more than one religion
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\nAn entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.<\/p>\n
\nOxymoron
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