SSC GD - General English General English - Test 10 – Important One Word Substitution QUIZ START Results #1. A person who is easily deceived or tricked Gullible Prudent Sincere Cautious #2. The act of going from one place to another Arrival Departure Journey Destination #3. The act of speaking ill of someone secretly Commendation Praise Flattery Backbiting #4. A person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure Stoic Ascetic Puritan Hedonist #5. A person who is new to a job or activity Novice Expert Veteran Specialist #6. A person who is skilled in handwriting Pianist Sculptor Linguist Calligrapher #7. A person who can speak many languages Linguist Monolingual Bilingual Polyglot #8. A person who is excessively fond of eating Connoisseur Glutton Epicure Gourmet #9. A written or printed announcement of events Poster Brochure Invitation Flyer #10. A brief summary or general survey Synopsis Excerpt Abstract Epitome #11. A person who designs buildings Painter Composer Architect Sculptor #12. A situation that requires immediate attention Conundrum Quandary Dilemma Emergency #13. The act of working together to achieve a goal Confrontation Competition Collaboration Cooperation #14. A person who is new to a country or city Resident Tourist Native Newcomer #15. A person who is unselfish and concerned for others Altruist Pessimist Optimist Egoist #16. A brief and to-the-point saying Aphorism Epiphany Allegory Paradox #17. A sudden and violent overthrow of a government Rebellion Coup Uprising Revolution #18. A person who is easily frightened Audacious Reckless Brave Timid #19. A person who is trained to compete in sports Musician Artist Scientist Athlete #20. A feeling of great joy Melancholy Discontent Desperation Elation #21. A person who studies the earth’s crust Astronomer Geologist Chemist Botanist #22. One who can endure pain or hardship Fragile Delicate Resilient Vulnerable #23. The act of making something less severe or intense Exacerbation Mitigation Intensification Aggravation #24. A person who is afraid of heights Acrophobic Claustrophobic Aquaphobic Arachnophobic #25. The act of speaking something aloud Pronunciation Enunciation Articulation Recitation #26. A person who studies stars and planets Astronomer Economist Biologist Geologist #27. The act of expressing disapproval or criticism Appreciation Condemnation Admiration Commendation #28. A statement that contradicts itself Anomaly Paradox Conundrum Hypocrisy #29. A written or spoken account of an event or experience Argument Explanation Narrative Description #30. A long, tiresome speech Soliloquy Dialogue Monologue Discourse #31. A person who loves solitude Altruist Ambivert Extrovert Introvert #32. A person who loves and collects books Bibliophile Philanthropist Numismatist Ornithologist #33. A person who can write with both hands Unidirectional Unilateral Ambidextrous Monotone #34. A person who is skilled in a particular craft Amateur Dilettante Artisan Novice #35. One who can speak two languages fluently Monolingual Bilingual Trilingual Linguist #36. The act of making amends for a wrongdoing Retribution Atonement Redemption Vengeance #37. A place where birds are kept Menagerie Aviary Aquarium Terrarium #38. A short, amusing story Allegory Anecdote Parable Epitaph #39. The ability to use both hands equally well Multidexterity Unidexterity Bideexterity Ambidexterity #40. A place where books are kept for reading Theater Gallery Museum Library Previous Finish
