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Quiz: One Word Substitution Section-1

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Number of Questions: 50

Question: 41 -

Study of cultures

Options:

  1. etymology

  2. ethology

  3. eremology

  4. ethnology

    5. Answer:

    ethnology
    Solution:

    ethnology (N.) : the scientific study and comparison of human races

    eremology (N.) : the systematic study of desert features and phenomena

    etymology (N.) : the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings

    ethology (N.) : the branch of zoology that studies the behaviour of animals in their natural habitats

Question: 42 -

A person speaking many languages

Options:

  1. polyglot

  2. conversant

  3. orator

  4. talkative

    5. Answer:

    polyglot
    Solution:

    polyglot (N.) : a person who knows, uses/writes in more than one language c

    onversant (Adj.) : knowing about something

    orator (N.) : a person who delivers a speech/oration

Question: 43 -

An instrument for measuring pressure of gases

Options:

  1. barometer

  2. anemometer

  3. manometer

  4. micrometer

    5. Answer:

    manometer
    Solution:

    manometer (N.) : an instrument used for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases

    barometer (N.) : an instrument for measuring air pressure to show when the weather will change

    anemometer (N.) : a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind

    micrometer (N.) : a device used for measuring very small distances/spaces, using a screw with a very fine thread

Question: 44 -

A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings.

Options:

  1. scent

  2. potpourri

  3. aroma

  4. perfume

    5. Answer:

    potpourri
    Solution:

    potpourri (N.) : a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell

    aroma (N.) : a pleasant, noticeable smell

Question: 45 -

That cannot be expressed in words

Options:

  1. ingrate

  2. indelible

  3. inexorable

  4. ineffable

    5. Answer:

    ineffable
    Solution:

    ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words 

    indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased

    ingrate (Adj.) : ungrateful

    inexorable (Adj.) : that cannot be stopped/changed; retentless