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SSC CHSL One-Word Substitution Questions with Answers & Explanations

20 One-Word Substitution questions from the English Language section of SSC CHSL, 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.

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Question 1

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who walks in sleep

  1. ASomnambulist
  2. BVagabond
  3. CPedestrian
  4. DInsomniac
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Answer: (A) Somnambulist "Somnambulist" means A person who walks in sleep.
Question 2

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who is easily deceived

  1. ACredible
  2. BGullible
  3. CCynical
  4. DShrewd
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Answer: (B) Gullible "Gullible" means A person who is easily deceived.
Question 3

Choose the one word that best describes: The study of the origin of words

  1. APhilology
  2. BEntomology
  3. CEtymology
  4. DLexicography
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Answer: (C) Etymology "Etymology" means The study of the origin of words.
Question 4

Choose the one word that best describes: One who travels from place to place

  1. APilgrim
  2. BEmigrant
  3. CTourist
  4. DNomad
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Answer: (D) Nomad "Nomad" means One who travels from place to place.
Question 5

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who hates women

  1. AFeminist
  2. BMisanthrope
  3. CMisogynist
  4. DBachelor
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Answer: (C) Misogynist "Misogynist" means A person who hates women.
Question 6

Choose the one word that best describes: A place where birds are kept

  1. AKennel
  2. BApiary
  3. CStable
  4. DAviary
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Answer: (D) Aviary "Aviary" means A place where birds are kept.
Question 7

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who cannot be defeated

  1. AInevitable
  2. BInvincible
  3. CIndomitable
  4. DInvisible
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Answer: (B) Invincible "Invincible" means A person who cannot be defeated.
Question 8

Choose the one word that best describes: Rule by a single person with absolute power

  1. AAutocracy
  2. BBureaucracy
  3. CAnarchy
  4. DDemocracy
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Answer: (A) Autocracy "Autocracy" means Rule by a single person with absolute power.
Question 9

Choose the one word that best describes: One who loves mankind

  1. APhilanthropist
  2. BPhilatelist
  3. CPatriot
  4. DMisanthrope
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Answer: (A) Philanthropist "Philanthropist" means One who loves mankind.
Question 10

Choose the one word that best describes: A word that is opposite in meaning to another

  1. AAcronym
  2. BSynonym
  3. CAntonym
  4. DHomonym
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Answer: (C) Antonym "Antonym" means A word that is opposite in meaning to another.

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Question 11

Choose the one word that best describes: That which cannot be read

  1. AInvisible
  2. BIllegible
  3. CIneligible
  4. DInaudible
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Answer: (B) Illegible "Illegible" means That which cannot be read.
Question 12

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who eats too much

  1. AGourmet
  2. BGlutton
  3. CCannibal
  4. DEpicure
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Answer: (B) Glutton "Glutton" means A person who eats too much.
Question 13

Choose the one word that best describes: That which cannot be heard

  1. AInvisible
  2. BInedible
  3. CIllegible
  4. DInaudible
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Answer: (D) Inaudible "Inaudible" means That which cannot be heard.
Question 14

Choose the one word that best describes: A government by the people

  1. ADemocracy
  2. BOligarchy
  3. CMonarchy
  4. DAutocracy
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Answer: (A) Democracy "Democracy" means A government by the people.
Question 15

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who can speak two languages

  1. ABilingual
  2. BTranslator
  3. CLinguist
  4. DPolyglot
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Answer: (A) Bilingual "Bilingual" means A person who can speak two languages.
Question 16

Choose the one word that best describes: A person who walks in sleep

  1. AVagabond
  2. BPedestrian
  3. CInsomniac
  4. DSomnambulist
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Answer: (D) Somnambulist "Somnambulist" means A person who walks in sleep.
Question 17

Choose the one word that best describes: A word that is opposite in meaning to another

  1. ASynonym
  2. BHomonym
  3. CAcronym
  4. DAntonym
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Answer: (D) Antonym "Antonym" means A word that is opposite in meaning to another.
Question 18

Choose the one word that best describes: A life history written by oneself

  1. AMemoir
  2. BAutobiography
  3. CBiography
  4. DDiary
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Answer: (B) Autobiography "Autobiography" means A life history written by oneself.
Question 19

Choose the one word that best describes: One who collects stamps

  1. APhilatelist
  2. BArchivist
  3. CCurator
  4. DNumismatist
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Answer: (A) Philatelist "Philatelist" means One who collects stamps.
Question 20

Choose the one word that best describes: The study of birds

  1. AEntomology
  2. BOrnithology
  3. CIchthyology
  4. DZoology
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Answer: (B) Ornithology "Ornithology" means The study of birds.

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