Free One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers

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121. A person who constantly thinks, he is sick is a?

  • A. hypochondriac
  • B. misogynist
  • C. misanthrope
  • D. hyperpitutiary

Explanation: A hypochondriac constantly fears or believes that they are suffering from illness, often despite medical reassurance. A misogynist hates women, whereas a misanthrope dislikes humanity generally.

Correct answer: hypochondriac

122. Anything written in a letter after it is signed is?

  • A. corrigendum
  • B. Manuscript
  • C. postscript
  • D. unmanageable

Explanation: A postscript, or P.S., is an additional note written after a letter has been signed. A corrigendum corrects an error in a published text.

Correct answer: postscript

123. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views is ____________?

  • A. fanatic
  • B. theologian
  • C. bigot
  • D. egotist

Explanation: A bigot holds obstinate and intolerant opinions, especially about religion or other beliefs. A fanatic may show extreme enthusiasm, but bigot more precisely includes narrow-minded intolerance.

Correct answer: bigot

124. Specialised in nose disease is?

  • A. rhinologist
  • B. philologist
  • C. endocrinologist
  • D. gerontologist

Explanation: A rhinologist specialises in diseases of the nose and related structures. An endocrinologist treats hormonal disorders, while a gerontologist studies ageing.

Correct answer: rhinologist

125. Animals who lives in herds are?

  • A. sociable
  • B. gregarious
  • C. carnivorous
  • D. social

Explanation: Gregarious describes animals that live in groups or herds. Sociable and social usually describe a general liking for company rather than this specific animal-behaviour term.

Correct answer: gregarious

126. An unexpected piece of good fortune is?

  • A. windfall
  • B. philanthrophy
  • C. benevolence
  • D. turnstile

Explanation: A windfall is an unexpected gain or piece of good fortune, especially unexpected money. Benevolence means kindness, and philanthropy means charitable giving.

Correct answer: windfall

127. An emolument over and above fixed income or salary is?

  • A. honorarium
  • B. sinecure
  • C. prerogative
  • D. perquisite

Explanation: A perquisite is an extra benefit or payment attached to a job in addition to salary. An honorarium is a payment for a professional service, often given voluntarily rather than as a fixed employment benefit.

Correct answer: perquisite

128. The doctor known as an eye-specialist is?

  • A. orthodontist
  • B. orthopedist
  • C. ophthalmologist
  • D. obstetrician

Explanation: An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in the eyes and vision. An orthodontist treats the alignment of teeth, while an orthopedist treats bones and joints.

Correct answer: ophthalmologist

129. The practice of pretending to have feelings that one does not really have is?

  • A. treachery
  • B. villainy
  • C. hypocrisy
  • D. inundate

Explanation: Hypocrisy is the practice of claiming or displaying moral feelings that one's actions do not support. Treachery means betrayal, and villainy means wicked conduct.

Correct answer: hypocrisy

130. To run away with a lover is?

  • A. deceive
  • B. cheat
  • C. escape
  • D. elope

Explanation: To elope means to run away secretly with a lover, traditionally in order to marry. Escape is a broader word for getting away and does not necessarily involve a lover.

Correct answer: elope