One Word Substitution
‘A’
| Sl. No. | One Word Substitution | Meaning |
| 1 | Abdicate | To formally give up a throne, high office, or position of authority |
| 2 | Abolish | To formally put an end to a system, practice, law, or institution |
| 3 | Aborigine | An original inhabitant of a country, region, or continent |
| 4 | Absolve | To declare free from guilt, blame, responsibility, or sin |
| 5 | Abstemious | Moderate and restrained in eating and drinking habits |
‘B’
| Sl. No. | One Word Substitution | Meaning |
| 1 | Ballad | A poem or song narrating a popular story in short stanzas |
| 2 | Bankruptcy | State of being legally declared unable to pay outstanding debts |
| 3 | Barbarism | Absence of culture, civilization, or moral restraint |
| 4 | Barometer | An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure |
| 5 | Bellicose | Demonstrating an aggressive and warlike willingness to fight |
‘C’
| Sl. No. | One Word Substitution | Meaning |
| 1 | Cacophony | A harsh, jarring, and discordant mixture of unpleasant sounds |
| 2 | Calligraphy | The art of producing beautiful, decorative handwriting |
| 3 | Cannibal | A person or animal that eats the flesh of its own species |
| 4 | Cardiac | Relating to or affecting the heart and cardiovascular system |
| 5 | Carnivorous | Feeding exclusively or primarily on the flesh of other animals |
‘D’
| Sl. No. | One Word Substitution | Meaning |
| 1 | Demagogue | A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices |
| 2 | Democracy | A system of government by the entire population through elected representatives |
| 3 | Dermatologist | A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions |
| 4 | Despotism | The exercise of absolute, oppressive, and tyrannical power |
| 5 | Dexterous | Showing great skill, speed, and cleverness, especially with the hands |
PYQs
1. A man who is ready to believe anything easily is called— [Clertkship 2019]
(A) Credible
(B) Creditable
(C) Credulous
(D) Incredible
Answer: (C) Credulous
2. An irrational fear of being enclosed in small or confined spaces is known as— [Clertkship 2019]
(A) Acrophobia
(B) Claustrophobia
(C) Hydrophobia
(D) Kleptophobia
Answer: (B) Claustrophobia
3. A government by divine guidance or by priests representing God is called—[Clertkship 2006]
(A) Plutocracy
(B) Oligarchy
(C) Theocracy
(D) Aristocracy
Answer: (C) Theocracy
4. A person who is indifferent to the pains and pleasures of life is known as a/an—[Clertkship 2015]
(A) Egoist
(B) Stoic
(C) Fanatic
(D) Optimist
Answer: (B) Stoic
5. A person who collects coins as a hobby or study is called a— [Clertkship 2019]
(A) Numismatist
(B) Philatelist
(C) Lexicographer
(D) Calligrapher
Answer: (A) Numismatist