- These tests are a check for your learning and your level with respect to the basic vocabulary skills.
- Directions for individual questionsEach question has a meaning provided. Identify the word/phrase that relates most closely to given meaning.
One Word Substitution: Test-20
Congratulations - you have completed One Word Substitution: Test-20.You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Your answers are highlighted below.
Question 1 |
Determine the nature of the disease
investigate | |
determine | |
diagnose | |
detect |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct answer is option (c). Diagnose refers to determining the identity of a disease or illness by a medical examination i.e to ascertain the nature or cause of a disease from the symptoms.
Question 2 |
The practice of having more than one husband
polyandry | |
polygamy | |
bigamy | |
debauchery |
Question 2 Explanation:
Polyandry refers to the habit or system of having two or more mates, simultaneously or successively.
Question 3 |
Seeing something which is not actually present
imagination | |
presumption | |
hallucination | |
supposition |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct answer is option (c). Hallucination refers to the sensory experience of something that does not exists outside the mind. It is a false notion or delusion.
Question 4 |
Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure.
metronome | |
compass | |
pedometer | |
barometer |
Question 4 Explanation:
Barometer is a device or instrument used for measuring the changes in the level of atmospheric pressure.
Question 5 |
One who tends to take a hopeful view of life
Magnate | |
Creator | |
Pacifist | |
Optimist |
Question 5 Explanation:
Optimist refers to as holding a belief in something. Optimist is a person who is very hopeful in life.
Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect.
There are 5 questions to complete.
List |
