One Word Substitution

J&K Bank Banking Associate · English Language · 79 practice questions with answers and explanations: 50 Easy, 29 Medium, 0 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

One word for: the study of birds

  1. Ecology
  2. Ornithology
  3. Zoology
  4. Entomology
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Answer: B. Ornithology is the study of birds.

Sample Easy question 2

One word for: the study of insects

  1. Etymology
  2. Anthropology
  3. Ornithology
  4. Entomology
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Answer: D. Entomology is the study of insects; etymology is the study of word origins.

Sample Easy question 3

One word for: the study of the origin of words

  1. Etiquette
  2. Etymology
  3. Entomology
  4. Ethnology
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Answer: B. Etymology traces the history of words.

Sample Medium question 4

One word for: fear of foreigners or strangers

  1. Hydrophobia
  2. Xenophobia
  3. Agoraphobia
  4. Photophobia
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Answer: B. Xenophobia is fear or dislike of foreigners.

Sample Medium question 5

One word for: a person who hates women

  1. Misogynist
  2. Philanthropist
  3. Misanthrope
  4. Bibliophile
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Answer: A. A misogynist hates women.

Sample Medium question 6

One word for: a person who hates mankind

  1. Philanthropist
  2. Misogynist
  3. Optimist
  4. Misanthrope
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Answer: D. A misanthrope dislikes people in general.

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