English Language — One Word Substitution
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Q.1 Hard One Word Substitution
The ability to speak two languages fluently is called ___.
A Bilingualism
B Multilingualism
C Polyglotism
D Diglossia
Correct Answer:  A. Bilingualism
Explanation:

Bilingualism is fluency in two languages. Multilingualism covers many languages, Polyglotism is speaking many languages, Diglossia is coexistence of two language variants.

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Q.2 Hard One Word Substitution
A person obsessed with their own appearance is called a ___.
A Narcissist
B Egotist
C Exhibitionist
D Perfectionist
Correct Answer:  A. Narcissist
Explanation:

Narcissist is obsessed with self and appearance. Egotist is self-centered, Exhibitionist loves showing off, Perfectionist demands high standards.

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Q.3 Hard One Word Substitution
The practice of writing one's own biography is called ___.
A Autobiography
B Biography
C Memoir
D Narrative
Correct Answer:  A. Autobiography
Explanation:

Autobiography is self-written life account. Biography is written by others, Memoir is personal recollections, Narrative is general storytelling.

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Q.4 Hard One Word Substitution
A person who opposes all forms of government or authority is an ___.
A Anarchist
B Cynic
C Nihilist
D Pacifist
Correct Answer:  A. Anarchist
Explanation:

Anarchist opposes government and authority. Cynic distrusts people's motives, Nihilist rejects all values, Pacifist opposes violence.

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Q.5 Hard One Word Substitution
The study of ancient inscriptions and writings is called ___.
A Epigraphy
B Archaeology
C Paleography
D Etymology
Correct Answer:  A. Epigraphy
Explanation:

Epigraphy studies ancient inscriptions. Archaeology studies ancient cultures, Paleography studies old handwriting, Etymology studies word origins.

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Q.6 Hard One Word Substitution
A person who practices excessive self-denial and austere living for spiritual reasons is a(n) ___.
A Ascetic
B Hermit
C Monk
D Penitent
Correct Answer:  A. Ascetic
Explanation:

Ascetic refers to someone who practices strict self-discipline and renunciation for spiritual or moral reasons.

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Q.7 Hard One Word Substitution
The state of being neither fully asleep nor awake is called ___.
A Stupor
B Somnolence
C Lethargy
D Torpor
Correct Answer:  D. Torpor
Explanation:

Torpor describes a state of physical or mental inactivity, being in between sleep and wakefulness.

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Q.8 Hard One Word Substitution
A person with an excessive need for admiration and a sense of entitlement exhibits ___.
A Narcissism
B Egoism
C Selfishness
D Vanity
Correct Answer:  A. Narcissism
Explanation:

Narcissism is characterized by excessive self-love, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.

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Q.9 Hard One Word Substitution
A person who renounces worldly life for religious or spiritual pursuits is a(n) ___.
A Ascetic
B Recluse
C Anchorite
D Devotee
Correct Answer:  C. Anchorite
Explanation:

Anchorite is a religious recluse who has withdrawn from society for spiritual reasons, especially in early Christianity.

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Q.10 Hard One Word Substitution
The practice of using unnecessarily long and complex words is called ___.
A Verbosity
B Sesquipedalianism
C Grandiloquence
D Bombast
Correct Answer:  B. Sesquipedalianism
Explanation:

Sesquipedalianism refers to using long, complex words unnecessarily. Verbosity is wordiness in general, Grandiloquence is pompous speech, and Bombast is inflated language.

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