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: hypochondriac122. 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: postscript123. 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: bigot124. 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: rhinologist125. 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: gregarious126. 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: windfall127. 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: perquisite128. 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: ophthalmologist129. 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: hypocrisy130. 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