Choose the one word that best describes: Killing of a king
- AGenocide
- BPatricide
- CRegicide
- DHomicide
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Answer: (C) Regicide
"Regicide" means Killing of a king.
SSC CGL One-Word Substitution Questions with Answers & Explanations
18 One-Word Substitution questions from the English Comprehension section of SSC CGL, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.
Choose the one word that best describes: A person who walks in sleep
- APedestrian
- BSomnambulist
- CVagabond
- DInsomniac
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Answer: (B) Somnambulist
"Somnambulist" means A person who walks in sleep.
Choose the one word that best describes: A remedy for all diseases
- APanacea
- BVaccine
- CPlacebo
- DAntidote
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Answer: (A) Panacea
"Panacea" means A remedy for all diseases.
Choose the one word that best describes: A building where dead bodies are kept
- ASanatorium
- BCemetery
- CMortuary
- DAsylum
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Answer: (C) Mortuary
"Mortuary" means A building where dead bodies are kept.
Choose the one word that best describes: One who collects coins
- ANumismatist
- BTreasurer
- CAntiquarian
- DPhilatelist
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Answer: (A) Numismatist
"Numismatist" means One who collects coins.
Choose the one word that best describes: The study of insects
- AAnthropology
- BEtymology
- COrnithology
- DEntomology
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Answer: (D) Entomology
"Entomology" means The study of insects.
Choose the one word that best describes: An animal that eats only plants
- AInsectivore
- BOmnivore
- CCarnivore
- DHerbivore
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Answer: (D) Herbivore
"Herbivore" means An animal that eats only plants.
Choose the one word that best describes: A list of books referred to
- ACatalogue
- BBibliography
- CIndex
- DGlossary
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Answer: (B) Bibliography
"Bibliography" means A list of books referred to.
Choose the one word that best describes: A person who leaves his country to settle in another
- ATourist
- BRefugee
- CEmigrant
- DImmigrant
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Answer: (C) Emigrant
"Emigrant" means A person who leaves his country to settle in another.
Choose the one word that best describes: A person who is present everywhere
- AOmnipotent
- BOmnipresent
- CUbiquitous person
- DOmniscient
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Answer: (B) Omnipresent
"Omnipresent" means A person who is present everywhere.
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Choose the one word that best describes: One who knows everything
- APedant
- BOmniscient
- COmnipotent
- DOmnipresent
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Answer: (B) Omniscient
"Omniscient" means One who knows everything.
Choose the one word that best describes: A short stay at a place
- AJourney
- BExpedition
- CVoyage
- DSojourn
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Answer: (D) Sojourn
"Sojourn" means A short stay at a place.
Choose the one word that best describes: Something that cannot be avoided
- AIndelible
- BInevitable
- CIrreparable
- DInvincible
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Answer: (B) Inevitable
"Inevitable" means Something that cannot be avoided.
Choose the one word that best describes: A speech made without preparation
- AMonologue
- BExtempore
- CRecital
- DSoliloquy
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Answer: (B) Extempore
"Extempore" means A speech made without preparation.
Choose the one word that best describes: A place where bees are kept
- AAviary
- BApiary
- CAquarium
- DGranary
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Answer: (B) Apiary
"Apiary" means A place where bees are kept.
Choose the one word that best describes: A remedy for all diseases
- AAntidote
- BVaccine
- CPlacebo
- DPanacea
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Answer: (D) Panacea
"Panacea" means A remedy for all diseases.
Choose the one word that best describes: A life history written by oneself
- AAutobiography
- BMemoir
- CDiary
- DBiography
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Answer: (A) Autobiography
"Autobiography" means A life history written by oneself.
Choose the one word that best describes: The murder of one's own father
- APatricide
- BFratricide
- CMatricide
- DInfanticide
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Answer: (A) Patricide
"Patricide" means The murder of one's own father.
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