SSC CGL ONE Word Substitution Questions with Detailed Solutions

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (b) Verbatim.
Verbatim means in exactly the same words; word-for-word repetition without any alteration. (Hindi: जैसा का तैसा / शब्दशः)
Example: The interviewer wrote down his reply verbatim.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Duplicate – A copy of something (प्रतिलिपि)
· (c) Copy – Something that resembles the original (नकल)
· (d) Imitation – Something that mimics or resembles something else, usually not genuine (अनुकरण)
Why others are incorrect:
All other options may relate to similarity or resemblance, but only verbatim conveys the idea of exact word-for-word repetition.

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) Stoic.
A stoic is a person who is indifferent to both pain and pleasure, and who does not show emotion easily. (जो न सुख में प्रसन्न होता है, न दुख में विचलित होता है)
Example: Even after hearing the tragic news, he remained completely stoic.
Meanings of the given other options:
· Cynic: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest. (निंदक, तिरस्कार करने वाला)
· Prudent: Wise or careful in handling practical matters. (समझदार)
· Lusty: Healthy and strong; full of vigor. (जोशपूर्ण, बलवान)

Indispensable: Absolutely necessary.
Insular: Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
Isolated: Detached or separated, alone.
Intolerant: Not willing to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Tiny.
Explanation: Tiny refers to something extremely small in size or amount. (बहुत छोटा)
Example:
The kitten was so tiny that it could fit inside a teacup.
Meanings of the other given options:
· (b) Few: A small number of something (कम संख्या)
· (c) Thin: Having little thickness; slim (पतला)
· (d) Slender: Gracefully thin or small in width (पतला और नाजुक)
Thus, only "tiny" exactly matches something very small/little.

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) Durable.
Durable means something that is strong, sturdy, and capable of withstanding wear, pressure, or damage over a long time. (दीर्घकाल तक टिकाऊ)
Example: This bag is made of durable material, perfect for long journeys.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Secure: Safe from threat or danger. (सुरक्षित)
· (b) Pliable: Easily bent or influenced. (लचीला)
· (c) Harsh: Unpleasantly rough or cruel. (कठोर)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) Graffiti.
Graffiti: Writings or drawings that are scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or surface in a public place. (दीवारों पर चित्र बनाना या कुछ लिखना)
Example: The walls of the old building were covered in colorful graffiti.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Posters: Printed notices or advertisements placed in public places. (पोस्टर)
· (b) Hoardings: Large boards used for advertisements, typically found outdoors. (बड़ा विज्ञापन बोर्ड)
· (c) Sketches: Rough or unfinished drawings. (रूपरेखा या स्केच)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) Entomology.
Entomology: The scientific study of insects. (कीटविज्ञान)
Example: She is pursuing a PhD in Entomology to study butterfly migration patterns.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Ecology: Study of interaction between organisms and their environment (पर्यावरण विज्ञान)
· (b) Biology: Study of living organisms (जीवविज्ञान)
· (c) Geology: Study of Earth's structure and substances (भूविज्ञान)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Amnesia.
Amnesia is a condition in which a person loses partial or complete memory due to injury, illness, or trauma. (Hindi: स्मृति लोप / भूलने की बीमारी)
Example: After the accident, he suffered from amnesia and couldn't recognize anyone.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (b) Anaemia – A condition where the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells (रक्ताल्पता)
· (c) Alopecia – Hair loss condition (गंजापन)
· (d) Asphyxia – Lack of oxygen leading to suffocation (घुटन)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (c) Introspection.
Introspection – The process of examining one’s own thoughts and feelings. (Hindi: आत्मनिरीक्षण)
Example: After the argument, she went into deep introspection to understand her reaction.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Valuation – estimating worth (मूल्यांकन)
· (b) Inspection – close examination (निरीक्षण)
· (d) Assessment – evaluation or appraisal (मूल्यांकन)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) Alien.
An alien is a being from another planet or world, typically used in science fiction. (Hindi: परग्रहवासी / एलियन)
Example:
The movie showed a group of aliens landing on Earth in a spaceship.
Meanings of the given other options:
· (b) Native: A person born in a particular place (स्थानीय निवासी)
· (c) Foreigner: A person from another country (विदेशी)
· (d) Stranger: Someone unknown (अजनबी)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (b) Punctilious.
Punctilious: Extremely careful in observing rules, formalities, and attention to small details and proper behavior. (Hindi: सूक्ष्म नियमों का पालन करने वाला)
Example: The lawyer was punctilious about courtroom etiquette.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) Zealous: Passionate or fervent (उत्साही)
· (c) Disciplined: Well-behaved, self-controlled (अनुशासित)
· (d) Punctual: On time (समय का पाबंद)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (c) Abolish.
Abolish means to officially end or stop something, especially a law, system, or practice. (किसी प्रथा, कानून या संस्था को औपचारिक रूप से समाप्त करना)
Example: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.
Meanings of the given other options:
· Kill: To cause death. (मार डालना)
· Stop: To cease or bring to an end temporarily or permanently. (रोकना)
· Destroy: To damage something so badly that it no longer exists. (नष्ट करना)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (c) Aquarium.
An aquarium is a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept. (मछलियों को रखने के लिए काँच की टंकी)
Example: She cleaned the aquarium every week to keep the fish healthy.
Meanings of the given other options:
· Vase: A decorative container for holding flowers. (फूलदान)
· Atrium: A large open space within a building. (खुला हॉल या आँगन)
· Beaker: A lipped cylindrical glass container used in laboratories. (प्रयोगशाला का गिलास)

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (c) Inaudible.
An inaudible sound is one that is impossible to hear or is too soft to be heard by the human ear. (जो सुना न जा सके, असुननीय)
Example: The speaker's voice became inaudible in the noisy auditorium.
Meanings of the given other options:
· Audible: Able to be heard. (सुनने योग्य)
· Inedible: Not fit to be eaten. (अखाद्य)
· Indelible: Not able to be erased or forgotten. (अमिट)

Amphibian: An animal capable of living both on land and in water.
Marine: Related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea.
Arboreal: Living in trees.
Terrestrial: Related to the land or earth.