One Word Substitution For SSC CGL Exam

One Word Substitution For SSC CGL Exam questions helps enhance your vocabulary by asking you to choose a single word that best expresses a given phrase or definition. Covering important topics like professions, personality types, phobias, and habits, this practice set includes commonly asked words such as Abattoir, Autocrat, Ambidextrous, and Quixotic. Mastering one-word substitutions is essential for scoring well in the English section. Practicing these regularly will boost your confidence and accuracy in the upcoming SSC CGL examination.

One Word Substitution For SSC CGL Exam 2025

Q1. A place where animals are slaughtered for food
(a) Amphitheater
(b) Abattoir
(c) Archive
(d) Aquarium
Answer: (b)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (b) Abattoir. Abattoir specifically refers to a place where animals are slaughtered for food.
Meanings of other options:
• Amphitheater – an open circular or oval building with a central space for the
presentation of dramatic or sporting events surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators.
• Archive – a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a
place, institution, or group of people.
• Aquarium – a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and
plants are kept.

Q2. A male head of a monastery
(a) Admiral
(b) Abbot
(c) Actor
(d) Agent
Answer: (b)

Q3. A shortened form of a word or phrase
(a) Abbreviation
(b) Aberration
(c) Acceleration
(d) Acclamation
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Abbreviation. Abbreviation specifically refers to a shortened form of a word or phrase.
Meanings of other options:
• Aberration – a departure from what is normal.

• Acceleration – the process of speeding up.
• Acclamation – loud and enthusiastic approval.

Q4. To formally give up a throne or responsibility
(a) Abdicate
(b) Abduct
(c) Abandon
(d) Abscond
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Abdicate. Abdicate specifically refers to formally giving up a throne or responsibility.
Meanings of other options:
• Abduct – to take someone away illegally by force or deception.
• Abandon – to give up completely a course of action, a practice, or a way of thinking.
• Abscond – to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an
unlawful action such as theft.

Q5. The act of renouncing or relinquishing a throne
(a) Accusation
(b) Acceleration
(c) Accumulation
(d) Abdication
Answer: (d)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) Abdication. Abdication specifically refers to the act of renouncing or relinquishing a throne.

Meanings of other options:

• Acceleration – the process of speeding up.
• Accumulation – the acquisition or gradual gathering of something.
• Accusation – a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

Q6. A departure from what is normal
(a) Aberration
(b) Absorption
(c) Abstinence
(d) Ablution
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Aberration. Aberration specifically refers to a departure from what is normal.

Meanings of other options:

• Absorption – the process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
• Abstinence – the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.
• Ablution – the act of washing oneself.

Q7. The act of washing oneself
(a) Aspiration
(b) Ablution
(c) Aspersion
(d) Assertion
Answer: (b)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (b) Ablution.

Ablution specifically refers to the act of washing oneself.

Meanings of other options:

• Aspiration – a hope or ambition of achieving something.
• Aspersion – an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
• Assertion – a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

Q8. To formally put an end to
(a) Abolish
(b) Absolve
(c) Abstain
(d) Accrue
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Abolish. Abolish specifically refers to formally putting an end to something.

Meanings of other options:

• Absolve – set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
• Abstain – restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
• Accrue – (of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

Q9. The original inhabitants of a place
(a) Aboriginal
(b) Nomads
(c) Aliens
(d) Foreigners
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Aboriginal.

Aboriginal specifically refers to the original inhabitants of a place.

Meanings of other options:

• Nomads – people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place, usually seasonally and within a well-defined territory.
• Aliens – people from another country or planet; foreigners.
• Foreigners – people from another country.

Q10. The native people, originally from an area
(a) Immigrants
(b) Expatriates
(c) Aborigines
(d) Tourists
Answer: (c)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (c) Aborigines.

Aborigines specifically refers to the native people originally from an area.

Meanings of other options:

• Immigrants – people who come to live permanently in a foreign country.
• Expatriates – people who live outside their native country.
• Tourists – people who are traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.

Q11. To shorten a piece of writing without losing the essence
(a) Abridge
(b) Accelerate
(c) Allocate
(d) Advocate
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Abridge. Abridge specifically refers to shortening a piece of writing without losing the essence.

Meanings of other options:

• Accelerate – to speed up the process or pace.
• Allocate – to distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose.
• Advocate – to publicly recommend or support.

Q12. A shortened version of a book
(a) Abridgement
(b) Summary
(c) Synthesis
(d) Compilation
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Abridgement.

Abridgement specifically refers to a shortened version of a book.

Meanings of other options:

• Summary – a brief statement of the main points.
• Synthesis – the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
• Compilation – an assembly of various texts or pieces of data into a coherent whole.

Q13. To abolish by authoritative action
(a) Abrogate
(b) Acclaim
(c) Accustom
(d) Address
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Abrogate. Abrogate specifically refers to the action of abolishing by authoritative action.

Meanings of other options:

• Acclaim – praise enthusiastically and publicly.
• Accustom – make someone or something accustomed to.
• Address – direct a speech or written statement to.

Q14. Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
(a) Absolution
(b) Absorption
(c) Acclamation
(d) Adaptation
Answer: (a)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Absolution. Absolution specifically refers to formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Meanings of other options:

• Absorption – the process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
• Acclamation – enthusiastic and public praise.
• Adaptation – the action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Q15. Completely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
(a) Abundant
(b) Abstruse
(c) Absolute
(d) Absurd
Answer: (d)

Solution: The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) Absurd. Absurd specifically refers to something that is completely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

Meanings of other options:

• Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure.
• Absolute – not qualified or diminished in any way; total.
• Abundant – existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

Q16. To increase speed
(a) Acclaim
(b) Accelerate
(c) Accede
(d) Access
Answer: (b)

Q17. An award or privilege granted as a special honor
(a) Accolade
(b) Acquisition
(c) Acronym
(d) Acrostic
Answer: (a)

Q18. A person who helps another commit a crime
(a) Accomplice
(b) Accountant
(c) Actor
(d) Agent
Answer: (a)

Q19. An agreement or harmony
(a) Accost
(b) Acclaim
(c) Accord
(d) Acquire
Answer: (c)

Q20. A person who keeps or inspects financial accounts
(a) Accountant
(b) Actuary
(c) Agent
(d) Analyst
Answer: (a)

Q21. Sharp and forthright (typically used of speech)
(a) Acerbic
(b) Acoustic
(c) Acrid
(d) Acrimonious
Answer: (a)

Q22. The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it
(a) Acoustics
(b) Aesthetics
(c) Arithmetic
(d) Analytics
Answer: (a)

Q23. To formally declare someone free from blame
(a) Accuse
(b) Acquit
(c) Adjudge
(d) Admit
Answer: (b)

Q24. A performer on the trapeze or similar apparatus
(a) Acrobat
(b) Actor
(c) Adept
(d) Artist
Answer: (a)

Q25. A word formed from the initial letters of other words
(a) Acronym
(b) Antonym
(c) Analogy
(d) Anagram
Answer: (a)

Q26. Fear of heights
(a) Acrophobia
(b) Agoraphobia
(c) Arachnophobia
(d) Astraphobia
Answer: (a)

Q27. To perform a dramatic role
(a) Act
(b) Affect
(c) Assert
(d) Assent
Answer: (a)

Q28. To make active or operative
(a) Activate
(b) Acclimate
(c) Accumulate
(d) Accustom
Answer: (a)

Q29. Keen insight or shrewdness
(a) Acumen
(b) Acuity
(c) Aptitude
(d) Agility
Answer: (a)

Q30. Becoming less intense or widespread
(a) Portable
(b) Populous
(c) Abate
(d) Abolish
Answer: (c)

Q31. A facility where animals are slaughtered for meat.
(a) Arena
(b) Abattoir
(c) Arson
(d) Apartment
Answer: (b)

Q32. One with unlimited power
(a) Introvert
(b) Egoist
(c) Autocrat
(d) Ventriloquist
Answer: (c)

Q33. An expert in writing by hand
(a) Chirographer
(b) Iconoclast
(c) Somniloquist
(d) Teetotaler
Answer: (a)

Q34. The doctor who attends to child delivery
(a) Obstetrician
(b) Orthopedician
(c) Cardiologist
(d) Dermatologist
Answer: (a)

Q35. The doctor who specializes in root canals and nerve treatment
(a) Endodontist
(b) Orthodontist
(c) Periodontist
(d) Ophthalmologist
Answer: (a)

Q36. One who is all-powerful
(a) Omniscient
(b) Omnipresent
(c) Omnivore
(d) Omnipotent
Answer: (d)

Q37. One who can throw his voice
(a) Interlocutor
(b) Ventriloquist
(c) Somnambulist
(d) Noctambulist
Answer: (b)

Q38. One who talks while sleeping
(a) Somniloquist
(b) Somnambulist
(c) Interlocutor
(d) Introvert
Answer: (a)

Q39. One who is violently against established beliefs and traditions
(a) Iconoclast
(b) Extrovert
(c) Egoist
(d) Ambivert
Answer: (a)

Q40. One who doesn’t consume alcohol
(a) Teetotaler
(b) Intrepid
(c) Credulous
(d) Connoisseur
Answer: (a)

Q41. One who takes part in dialogue or conversation
(a) Somnambulist
(b) Interlocutor
(c) Noctambulist
(d) Omniscient
Answer: (b)

Q42. One who is both inwards and outwards at times
(a) Extrovert
(b) Ambivert
(c) Introvert
(d) Ventriloquist
Answer: (b)

Q43. One who demands strict conformity to rules
(a) Egoist
(b) Introvert
(c) Martinet
(d) Autocrat
Answer: (c)

Q44. One who exhibits courage or fearlessness
(a) Teetotaler
(b) Intrepid
(c) Credulous
(d) Connoisseur
Answer: (b)

Q45. One who is capable of using both hands
(a) Ambidextrous
(b) Connoisseur
(c) Incorrigible
(d) Notorious
Answer: (a)

Q46. One who knows a lot about good food and wine
(a) Connoisseur
(b) Intrepid
(c) Credulous
(d) Egoist
Answer: (a)

Q47. One who is beyond reform
(a) Incorrigible
(b) Notorious
(c) Consummate
(d) Virago
Answer: (a)

Q48. Well-known for bad qualities
(a) Consummate
(b) Notorious
(c) Intrepid
(d) Ambidextrous
Answer: (b)

Q49. A shrewish, loud-mouthed female
(a) Connoisseur
(b) Virago
(c) Quixotic
(d) Intrepid
Answer: (b)

Q50. One who is extravagantly romantic, chivalrous, and impractical
(a) Quixotic
(b) Virago
(c) Notorious
(d) Connoisseur
Answer: (a)