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What term describes an individual who delights in receiving punishment?
What term describes an individual who delights in receiving punishment?
Which term refers to a person who will fight for any country or group that offers payment?
Which term refers to a person who will fight for any country or group that offers payment?
What is the term for the rejection of all religions and moral principles, suggesting that life is meaningless?
What is the term for the rejection of all religions and moral principles, suggesting that life is meaningless?
Which word describes the habit of excessively admiring oneself?
Which word describes the habit of excessively admiring oneself?
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What term is used for a method of working, especially in a particular way?
What term is used for a method of working, especially in a particular way?
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What term refers to a person who has had one or more limbs removed?
What term refers to a person who has had one or more limbs removed?
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Which term describes a policy that segregates people based on race?
Which term describes a policy that segregates people based on race?
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What is the term for a fear of riding in a car?
What is the term for a fear of riding in a car?
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What does the term 'Aberration' refer to?
What does the term 'Aberration' refer to?
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Which word describes a person chosen to settle a disagreement?
Which word describes a person chosen to settle a disagreement?
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What term is used for the state of having rejected one's religious beliefs or political cause?
What term is used for the state of having rejected one's religious beliefs or political cause?
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What is the term for an extremely young man?
What is the term for an extremely young man?
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What term refers to a small building used for Christian worship?
What term refers to a small building used for Christian worship?
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Which term refers to a person falsely claiming to have a special skill?
Which term refers to a person falsely claiming to have a special skill?
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What is the term for a loud and confused noise?
What is the term for a loud and confused noise?
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What does the term 'codicil' refer to in legal terms?
What does the term 'codicil' refer to in legal terms?
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What is a term for living together without being married?
What is a term for living together without being married?
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Which word describes a collection of written or spoken texts?
Which word describes a collection of written or spoken texts?
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What does 'cynosure' refer to?
What does 'cynosure' refer to?
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Which term denotes a state of anxiety or mental confusion?
Which term denotes a state of anxiety or mental confusion?
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What term describes a man recovering from illness?
What term describes a man recovering from illness?
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What term describes a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm?
What term describes a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm?
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Which term refers to a speech or presentation made without previous preparation?
Which term refers to a speech or presentation made without previous preparation?
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What is the term for a bitter quarrel that lasts for a long time?
What is the term for a bitter quarrel that lasts for a long time?
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Which word describes an exact copy of handwriting or a picture produced by a machine?
Which word describes an exact copy of handwriting or a picture produced by a machine?
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What is the meaning of 'expiate'?
What is the meaning of 'expiate'?
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Which term fits the definition: 'the study of the origin and history of words'?
Which term fits the definition: 'the study of the origin and history of words'?
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What term is used for a person who is difficult to please?
What term is used for a person who is difficult to please?
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What is the definition of 'expurgate'?
What is the definition of 'expurgate'?
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Which term describes a situation requiring immediate action or attention?
Which term describes a situation requiring immediate action or attention?
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What is a 'fantasy' in the context of its definition?
What is a 'fantasy' in the context of its definition?
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What term describes a person who claims superiority in culture and intellect compared to others?
What term describes a person who claims superiority in culture and intellect compared to others?
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Which term refers to the large-scale destruction or slaughter typically attributed to atrocious events?
Which term refers to the large-scale destruction or slaughter typically attributed to atrocious events?
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What does the term 'incognito' mean?
What does the term 'incognito' mean?
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What does 'impervious' mean?
What does 'impervious' mean?
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Which of the following describes a person who is too careless to plan for the future?
Which of the following describes a person who is too careless to plan for the future?
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What term refers to the worshipping of statues as gods?
What term refers to the worshipping of statues as gods?
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What is the correct definition of 'impunity'?
What is the correct definition of 'impunity'?
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What does 'horging' refer to?
What does 'horging' refer to?
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Which term describes someone who destroys images or attacks widely accepted beliefs?
Which term describes someone who destroys images or attacks widely accepted beliefs?
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What does 'histrionic' mean?
What does 'histrionic' mean?
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Study Notes
SSC One Word Substitutions (OWS)
- SSC exams from 1999 to 2023 have had approximately 1500 one-word substitutions.
- Some OWS are easy to remember, while others require multiple revisions.
- The provided PDF focuses on 500 moderate to hard OWS.
- Revising the PDF repeatedly is crucial for exam success before the time constraint of the exam.
- Sharing the PDF with fellow aspirants is encouraged.
List of One Word Substitutions (OWS)
- Abattoir: A place for slaughtering animals
- Abbot: The superior of a monastery
- Aberration: Deviation from the right course
- Adhere: To believe in and follow practices of
- Adonis: An extremely young man
- Algophobia: Fear of pain
- Allegory: A story, play, picture, etc. where each character or event represents an idea.
- Alpinism: Mountain climbing
- Amaxophobia: Fear of riding in a car
- Amputee: A person who has had one or more limbs removed
- (continues with the list of OWS in the document in bullet point format)*
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Test your knowledge of one-word substitutions essential for SSC exams from 1999 to 2023. This quiz covers 500 moderate to hard OWS, which are crucial for mastering the English language for your exams. Revising these substitutions will enhance your chances of success.
