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Word Usage / One-word Substitution

Choose the contextually correct word; replace a phrase with one word.

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  • Q1 · Word Usage / One-word Substitution · EASY

    Choose the word that best fits in the blank: The company decided to _______ the old policy and introduce a new one that was more employee-friendly. A) abolish B) establish C) maintain D) continue

  • Q2 · Word Usage / One-word Substitution · MEDIUM

    Select the word that can replace the phrase given in the sentence: The minister gave a speech that was 'too long and boring with unnecessary details'. A) verbose B) concise C) eloquent D) coherent

  • Q3 · Word Usage / One-word Substitution · MEDIUM

    Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: Despite the _______ evidence presented by the prosecution, the jury found the defendant not guilty. A) compelling B) dubious C) irrelevant D) scarce

  • Q4 · Word Usage / One-word Substitution · HARD

    Select the one-word substitution for the phrase: 'A person who collects or studies coins' A) Philatelist B) Numismatist C) Cartographer D) Ornithologist

  • Q5 · Word Usage / One-word Substitution · MEDIUM

    Choose the word that fits contextually in the sentence: The new employee showed great _______ by learning all the complex procedures within just two weeks. A) laziness B) aptitude C) reluctance D) confusion

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