SSC One Word Substitutions Quiz

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What term describes an individual who delights in receiving punishment?

  • Mundane
  • Narcissist
  • Misoneist
  • Masochist (correct)

Which term refers to a person who will fight for any country or group that offers payment?

  • Mercenary (correct)
  • Militant
  • Nonentity
  • Mundane

What is the term for the rejection of all religions and moral principles, suggesting that life is meaningless?

  • Neologism
  • Opprobrium
  • Obsolescence
  • Nihilism (correct)

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?

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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?

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What is the term for a fear of riding in a car?

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What does the term 'Aberration' refer to?

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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?

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What is the term for an extremely young man?

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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?

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What is the term for a loud and confused noise?

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What does the term 'codicil' refer to in legal terms?

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What is a term for living together without being married?

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Which word describes a collection of written or spoken texts?

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What does 'cynosure' refer to?

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Which term denotes a state of anxiety or mental confusion?

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What term describes a man recovering from illness?

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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?

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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?

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What is the meaning of 'expiate'?

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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?

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What is the definition of 'expurgate'?

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Which term describes a situation requiring immediate action or attention?

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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?

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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?

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What does 'impervious' mean?

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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?

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What is the correct definition of 'impunity'?

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What does 'horging' refer to?

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Which term describes someone who destroys images or attacks widely accepted beliefs?

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What does 'histrionic' mean?

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Flashcards

Abattoir

A place where animals are slaughtered for consumption as food.

Abbot

The superior of a monastery.

Aberration

Deviation from the right course.

Adhere

To believe in and follow the practices of a religion, belief system, or doctrine.

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Adonis

An extremely young man, often handsome and muscular.

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Algophobia

Fear of pain.

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Allegory

A story, play, picture, etc., where characters/events are symbols representing ideas/qualities like truth, evil, or death.

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Masochist

A person who enjoys receiving punishment.

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Mausoleum

A stately building designed to house a tomb or a group of tombs.

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Medley

A musical composition made up of a series of songs.

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Misoneist

A person who hates new things.

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Nosomania

The delusion of suffering from a specific disease.

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Chapel

A small building used for Christian worship.

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Charlatan

A person falsely claiming to have a special skill.

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Chasm

A deep fissure in the earth's surface.

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Chiromancy

Palm reading.

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Churlish

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

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Chutzpah

Extreme self-confidence or audacity.

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Clamorous

Making a loud and confused noise.

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Codicil

Instruction added later to a will, typically to change a part of it.

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Coercion

Forcefully threatening someone to agree to something.

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Eradicable

Something that can be removed or eradicated.

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Ergomania

An excessive desire to work.

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Ergophile

A lover of work.

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Erudition

Deep and extensive knowledge, especially in a particular subject.

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Erratum

A mistake in a printed book.

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Escort

A person who escorts another vehicle or person.

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Etiolate

To make pale by excluding light.

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Etymology

The study of the origins and history of words.

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Eugenics

The science of improving human populations by controlled breeding.

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Eulogise

To praise highly in speech or writing.

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Hedonist

A person who believes that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life.

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Herbarium

A collection of dried plant specimens.

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Highbrow

A person who considers themselves superior in culture and intellect to others.

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Heresy

A belief or opinion that goes against the principles of a particular religion.

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Hinterland

The inland areas of a country, usually behind the coast or river banks.

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Histrionic

A person who is very dramatic and exaggerated in their behavior.

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Holocaust

The destruction or slaughter of a large number of people on a massive scale.

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Honorary

Holding an office or position without receiving any pay.

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Hoot

The cry of an owl.

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Horde

A large group of people, particularly a group of nomadic people.

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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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