English MCQs (page 83 of 93)

Synonyms, antonyms, grammar, spelling, idioms and one-word substitutions of the kind used in FPSC, PPSC and other written tests.

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  1. 1641.

    One-word substitute: One who walks in his sleep.

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    Answer: D. somnambulist

    One who walks in his sleep is called a somnambulist.

  2. 1642.

    One-word substitute: One who loves mankind and works for its welfare.

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    Answer: C. philanthropist

    One who loves mankind and works for its welfare is called a philanthropist.

  3. 1643.

    One-word substitute: One who hates mankind.

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    Answer: C. misanthrope

    One who hates mankind is called a misanthrope.

  4. 1644.

    One-word substitute: One who hates women.

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    Answer: D. misogynist

    One who hates women is called a misogynist.

  5. 1645.

    One-word substitute: One who believes that all events are decided by fate.

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    Answer: A. fatalist

    One who believes that all events are decided by fate is called a fatalist.

  6. 1646.

    One-word substitute: One who is new to a trade or profession.

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    Answer: B. novice

    One who is new to a trade or profession is called a novice.

  7. 1647.

    One-word substitute: Government by a small group of people.

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    Answer: B. oligarchy

    Government by a small group of people is called an oligarchy.

  8. 1648.

    One-word substitute: Government by one person with unlimited power.

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    Answer: C. autocracy

    Government by one person with unlimited power is called an autocracy.

  9. 1649.

    One-word substitute: Government by the wealthy.

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    Answer: B. plutocracy

    Government by the wealthy is called a plutocracy.

  10. 1650.

    One-word substitute: Government by religious leaders.

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    Answer: A. theocracy

    Government by religious leaders is called a theocracy.

  11. 1651.

    One-word substitute: Government by officials and departments.

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    Answer: C. bureaucracy

    Government by officials and departments is called a bureaucracy.

  12. 1652.

    One-word substitute: A place where dead bodies are kept before burial.

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    Answer: D. mortuary

    A place where dead bodies are kept before burial is called a mortuary.

  13. 1653.

    One-word substitute: A place where coins are made.

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    Answer: B. mint

    A place where coins are made is called a mint.

  14. 1654.

    One-word substitute: A place where bees are kept.

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    Answer: B. apiary

    A place where bees are kept is called an apiary.

  15. 1655.

    One-word substitute: A place for storing weapons and ammunition.

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    Answer: C. arsenal

    "Arsenal" means: a place for storing weapons and ammunition.

  16. 1656.

    One-word substitute: A place where orphans are looked after.

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    Answer: B. orphanage

    A place where orphans are looked after is called an orphanage.

  17. 1657.

    One-word substitute: A place where grain is stored.

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    Answer: A. granary

    A place where grain is stored is called a granary.

  18. 1658.

    One-word substitute: A place where horses are kept.

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    Answer: A. stable

    "Stable" means: a place where horses are kept.

  19. 1659.

    One-word substitute: A shelter for dogs.

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    Answer: A. kennel

    A shelter for dogs is called a kennel.

  20. 1660.

    One-word substitute: A place where monks live.

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    Answer: D. monastery

    A place where monks live is called a monastery.