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One Word Substitution Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions – Level 2

Level 2 one word substitution practice on words like polyglot, misogynist, misanthrope, teetotaller and fratricide, with a worked solution for each answer.

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50
Duration
50 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
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About this test

One Word Substitution Level 2 Practice Set on People, Crimes and Phobias

This Level 2 set builds the vocabulary skill of replacing a group of words with one precise word. It covers words for kinds of people, crimes against relatives and phobias, and it also asks you to give the meaning of a single word. The set is free on Aptitude360, and every question has a worked solution explaining the correct word.

Word areas covered in this one word substitution set

  • Words for people by skill or habit, such as one who speaks many languages or one who never drinks alcohol
  • Words for people by attitude, such as a hater of women, a hater of mankind and a lover of mankind
  • Words for the crime of killing one's own brother
  • Names of abnormal fears, such as the fear of darkness

Key one word substitution concepts to revise

  • Opposite words built on the same root, like philanthropist and misanthrope
  • Roots that signal meaning: -cide for killing, -phobia for fear, miso- for hatred, poly- for many
  • Three question formats: phrase to word, fill in the blank and word to meaning
  • Choosing the noun or adjective form that fits the grammar of the sentence

Tips to learn one word substitutions faster

  • Learn Greek and Latin roots first, since one root explains a whole family of words
  • Group words by theme, such as people, crimes and fears, instead of learning them alphabetically
  • Revise opposite pairs side by side and write a short sentence for each word

Who should practise this Level 2 vocabulary set

Students preparing for the English section of competitive exams who know the basic substitutions and want to move to the next level of words.

FAQs about One Word Substitution Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions – Level 2

What is one word substitution in English?
One word substitution means replacing a group of words or a phrase with a single word that carries the same meaning. For example, a person who can speak several languages fluently is called a polyglot.
What are some examples of one word substitution?
A person who never drinks alcohol is a teetotaller, and one who hates women is a misogynist. The killing of one's own brother is called fratricide.
What is the one word for fear of darkness?
An abnormal fear of darkness is called nyctophobia. It is also known as achluophobia or scotophobia.
What is the difference between a philanthropist and a misanthrope?
A philanthropist loves mankind and works for the welfare of others, often by giving money to good causes. A misanthrope dislikes or distrusts mankind in general.

Test structure

How the paper is split, and how long each part runs. A section you have finished cannot be returned to.

SectionQuestionsTime
One Word Substitution Level 25050 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

What you get when you submit

The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

Section by section

The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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