This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Vocabulary > One Word Substitution – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books One Word Substitution Quiz 18 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Wastes his money on luxurious objects A) Frugal. B) Thrifty. C) Economical. D) Extravagant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Extravagant. 2. What is the one word substitution for 'A person who is mentally ill'? A) Cynic. B) Lunatic. C) Hypochondriac. D) Misanthrope. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lunatic. 3. One who is unable to pay his debts A) Solvent. B) Indebted. C) Bankrupt. D) Wealthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bankrupt. 4. A person who believes that there is no life after death is called a: A) Atheist. B) Theist. C) Materialist. D) Spiritualist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Materialist. 5. The murder of brother is: A) Homicide. B) Fratricide. C) Regicide. D) Dermatologist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fratricide. 6. Which word describes something that never fails and always does what it is supposed to do? A) Inevitable. B) Infallible. C) Invincible. D) Optimist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Infallible. 7. A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. A) Theocracy. B) Democracy. C) Bureaucracy. D) Oligarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democracy. 8. The term for a person who is a master of oratorical skills and speech. A) Rhetor. B) Public Speaker. C) Lecturer. D) Orator. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Orator. 9. Choose the one-word for: "One who carries messages." A) Courier. B) Herald. C) Messenger. D) Carrier. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Messenger. 10. What is the jargon used for a person who studies insects? A) Insectologist. B) Bug researcher. C) Entomologist. D) Entomologist assistant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Entomologist. 11. Substance through which light can not pass A) Transparent. B) Flexible. C) Translucent. D) Opaque. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opaque. 12. One who fully depends on others A) Precipice. B) Novice. C) Martyr. D) Parasite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parasite. 13. What is the one word for 'to make something clear'? A) Obscure. B) Clarify. C) Explain. D) Confuse. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clarify. 14. Choose the correct synonym for 'generous':a) stingy b) charitable c) selfish A) Charitable. B) Greedy. C) Lavish. D) Frugal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Charitable. 15. What is the one word for 'a person who leads a group'? A) Subordinate. B) Leader. C) Follower. D) Assistant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Leader. 16. A paper written by hand: A) Transcript. B) Script. C) Report. D) Manuscript. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Manuscript. 17. A person who never changes his opinions is called: A) Adjustable. B) Stubborn. C) Calm. D) Flexible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stubborn. 18. The term for a person who specializes in the study of ancient human artifacts. A) Archaeologist. B) Historian. C) Anthropologist. D) Curator. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Archaeologist. 19. One who sees the brighter side of things A) Pessimist. B) Agonistic. C) Leader. D) Optimist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pessimist. 20. A word for a collection of works by an author. A) Anthology. B) Corpus. C) Compilation. D) Compendium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anthology. 21. The term for a person who is skilled in the art of writing and structuring poetry. A) Bard. B) Versewriter. C) Poet. D) Lyricist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poet. 22. 12) One word substitute:A person who is talkative A) Verbose. B) Reticent. C) Garrulous. D) Loquacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Garrulous. 23. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool A) Senility. B) Dotage. C) Imbecility. D) Superannuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Senility. 24. The term for a person who studies and collects stamps. A) Curator. B) Numismatist. C) Philatelist. D) Collector. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Philatelist. 25. A person who believes that God does not exist is known as an: A) Egoist. B) Optimist. C) Atheist. D) Fatalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Atheist. 26. A person who refuses to obey authority is called a: A) Rebel. B) Follower. C) Disciplined person. D) Loyalist. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rebel. 27. What is the one word for 'a person who loves books'? A) Bookworm. B) Bibliophile. C) Literary enthusiast. D) Bibliomaniac. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bibliophile. 28. Provide a one word substitution for 'a person who writes books'. A) Editor. B) Novelist. C) Author. D) Publisher. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Author. 29. One who who is unable to read or write A) Literate. B) Foolish. C) Lazy. D) Illiterate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Illiterate. 30. A person who thinks they are better than others and often talks about themselves is called an: A) Egoist. B) Optimist. C) Altruist. D) Infallible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Egoist. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesOne Word Substitution Quiz 1One Word Substitution Quiz 2One Word Substitution Quiz 3One Word Substitution Quiz 4One Word Substitution Quiz 5One Word Substitution Quiz 6One Word Substitution Quiz 7One Word Substitution Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books