The raison d'etre of a controversy is

The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other

The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive

The fitness with which participants handle it

The reason or justification of its existence

The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other

One who abstains from taking wine

Which is undertaken after a long delay

Which is undertaken in a good faith

Which is undertaken in a bad faith

Which is undertaken after a long delay

A prima facie case is such

As it is made to seem at first sight

As it turns out to be at the end

As it seems to the court after a number of hearings

257 + Mcqs in One Word Substitutes in English Skills Ability Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Q: A person who gambles or bets-
A.	Punter
B.	Backer
C.	Customer
D.	Client
Answer» C. Customer

Discussion

102.	A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
A.	Schizophrenia
B.	Claustrophobia
C.	Kleptomania
D.	Magolomania
Answer» D. Magolomania

Discussion

103.	One who does not believe in existence of god
A.	Egoist
B.	Atheist
C.	Stoic
D.	Naive
Answer» C. Stoic

Discussion

104.	A person who speaks many languages
A.	Linguist
B.	Monolingual
C.	Polyglot
D.	Bilingual
Answer» D. Bilingual

Discussion

105.	Study of the evolution of man as an animal
A.	Archaeology
B.	Anthropology
C.	Chronology
D.	Ethnology
Answer» C. Chronology

Discussion

106.	Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks
A.	Isthmus
B.	Archipelago
C.	Hinterland
D.	Swamps
Answer» D. Swamps

Discussion

107.	A religious discourse
A.	Preach
B.	Stanza
C.	Sanctorum
D.	Sermon
Answer» E.

Discussion

108.	A place where bees are kept in called
A.	An apiary
B.	A mole
C.	A hive
D.	A sanctury
Answer» B. A mole

Discussion

109.	The raison d'etre of a controversy is
A.	The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive
B.	The fitness with which participants handle it
C.	The reason or justification of its existence
D.	The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other
Answer» D. The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other

Discussion

110.	The absence of law and order
A.	Rebellion
B.	Anarchy
C.	Mutiny
D.	Revolt
Answer» C. Mutiny

Discussion

111.	A child born after death of his father
A.	Posthumous
B.	Orphan
C.	Bastard
D.	Progenitor
Answer» B. Orphan

Discussion

112.	A place that provides refuge
A.	Asylum
B.	Sanatorium
C.	Shelter
D.	Orphanage
Answer» B. Sanatorium

Discussion

113.	Study of birds
A.	Orology
B.	Optology
C.	Ophthalmology
D.	Ornithology
Answer» E.

Discussion

114.	A name adopted by an author in his writings
A.	Nickname
B.	Pseudonym
C.	Nomenclature
D.	Title
Answer» C. Nomenclature

Discussion

115.	Something that can be heard
A.	Auditory
B.	Audio-visual
C.	Audible
D.	Audition
Answer» D. Audition

Discussion

116.	The act of violating the sanctity of the church is
A.	Blashphemy
B.	Heresy
C.	Sacrilege
D.	Desecration
Answer» D. Desecration

Discussion

117.	A paper written by hand
A.	Handicraft
B.	Manuscript
C.	Handiwork
D.	Thesis
Answer» C. Handiwork

Discussion

118.	A person not sure of the existence of god
A.	Cynic
B.	Agnostic
C.	Atheist
D.	Theist
Answer» C. Atheist

Discussion

119.	Be the embodiment or perfect example of
A.	Characterise
B.	Idol
C.	Personify
D.	Signify
Answer» D. Signify

Discussion

120.	One who cannot be corrected
A.	Incurable
B.	Incorrigible
C.	Hardened
D.	Invulnerable
Answer» C. Hardened

Discussion

121.	Habitually silent or talking little
A.	Servile
B.	Unequivocal
C.	Taciturn
D.	Synoptic
Answer» D. Synoptic

Discussion

122.	To slap with a flat object
A.	Chop
B.	Hew
C.	Gnaw
D.	Swat
Answer» E.

Discussion

123.	That which cannot be seen
A.	Insensible
B.	Intangible
C.	Invisible
D.	Unseen
Answer» D. Unseen

Discussion

124.	In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
A.	Off balance
B.	Depressed
C.	Diffused
D.	On tenterhooks
Answer» D. On tenterhooks

Discussion

125.	That which cannot be read
A.	Negligible
B.	Illegible
C.	Ineligible
D.	Incorrigible
Answer» C. Ineligible

Discussion

126.	A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
A.	Store
B.	Stall
C.	Boutique
D.	Booth
Answer» D. Booth

Discussion

127.	One who is fond of fighting
A.	Bellicose
B.	Aggressive
C.	Belligerent
D.	Militant
Answer» B. Aggressive

Discussion

128.	A remedy for all diseases
A.	Stoic
B.	Marvel
C.	Panacea
D.	Recompense
Answer» D. Recompense

Discussion

129.	One who is not easily pleased by anything
A.	Maiden
B.	Mediaeval
C.	Precarious
D.	Fastidious
Answer» E.

Discussion

130.	A drawing on transparent paper
A.	Red print
B.	Blue print
C.	Negative
D.	Transparency
Answer» E.

Discussion

131.	A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
A.	Antiquarian
B.	Junk-dealer
C.	Crank
D.	Archealogist
Answer» B. Junk-dealer

Discussion

132.	Teetotaller means
A.	One who abstains from theft
B.	One who abstains from meat
C.	One who abstains from taking wine
D.	One who abstains from malice
Answer» D. One who abstains from malice

Discussion

133.	Tending to move away from the centre or axis
A.	Centrifugal
B.	Centripetal
C.	Axiomatic
D.	Awry
Answer» B. Centripetal

Discussion

134.	The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same time
A.	Polygyny
B.	Polyphony
C.	Polyandry
D.	Polychromy
Answer» D. Polychromy

Discussion

135.	Malafide case is one
A.	Which is undertaken in a good faith
B.	Which is undertaken in a bad faith
C.	Which is undertaken after a long delay
D.	Which is not undertaken at all
Answer» C. Which is undertaken after a long delay

Discussion

136.	One who eats everything
A.	Omnivorous
B.	Omniscient
C.	Irrestible
D.	Insolvent
Answer» B. Omniscient

Discussion

137.	Words inscribed on tomb
A.	Epitome
B.	Epistle
C.	Epilogue
D.	Epitaph
Answer» E.

Discussion

138.	One who possesses many talents
A.	Versatile
B.	Nubile
C.	Exceptional
D.	Gifted
Answer» B. Nubile

Discussion

139.	One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness
A.	Egoist
B.	Fatalist
C.	Stoic
D.	Cynic
Answer» E.

Discussion

140.	A person who knows many foreign languages
A.	Linguist
B.	Grammarian
C.	Polyglot
D.	Bilingual
Answer» B. Grammarian

Discussion

141.	A person pretending to be somebody he is not
A.	Magician
B.	Rogue
C.	Liar
D.	Imposter
Answer» E.

Discussion

142.	A prima facie case is such
A.	As it seems at first sight
B.	As it is made to seem at first sight
C.	As it turns out to be at the end
D.	As it seems to the court after a number of hearings
Answer» B. As it is made to seem at first sight

Discussion

143.	Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous
A.	Evade
B.	Evacuate
C.	Avoid
D.	Exterminate
Answer» C. Avoid

Discussion

144.	List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting
A.	Schedule
B.	Timetable
C.	Agenda
D.	Plan
Answer» D. Plan

Discussion

145.	Astyle in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge
A.	Pedantic
B.	Verbose
C.	Pompous
D.	Ornate
Answer» B. Verbose

Discussion

146.	State in which the few govern the many
A.	Monarchy
B.	Oligarchy
C.	Plutocracy
D.	Autocracy
Answer» C. Plutocracy

Discussion

147.	A person who insists on something
A.	Disciplinarian
B.	Stickler
C.	Instantaneous
D.	Boaster
Answer» C. Instantaneous

Discussion

148.	Aperson of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power
A.	Expert
B.	Intellectual
C.	Snob
D.	Literate
Answer» C. Snob

Discussion

149.	The study of ancient societies
A.	Anthropology
B.	Archaeology
C.	History
D.	Ethnology
Answer» C. History

Discussion

150.	That which cannot be corrected
A.	Unintelligible
B.	Indelible
C.	Illegible
D.	Incorrigible
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in English Skills Ability.

Q: A person who gambles or bets-

A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal

One who does not believe in existence of god

A person who speaks many languages

Study of the evolution of man as an animal

Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks

A religious discourse

A place where bees are kept in called

The raison d'etre of a controversy is

The absence of law and order

A child born after death of his father

A place that provides refuge

Study of birds

A name adopted by an author in his writings

Something that can be heard

The act of violating the sanctity of the church is

A paper written by hand

A person not sure of the existence of god

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

One who cannot be corrected

Habitually silent or talking little

To slap with a flat object

That which cannot be seen

In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense

That which cannot be read

A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.

One who is fond of fighting

A remedy for all diseases

One who is not easily pleased by anything

A drawing on transparent paper

A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things

Teetotaller means

Tending to move away from the centre or axis

The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same time

Malafide case is one

One who eats everything

Words inscribed on tomb

One who possesses many talents

One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness

A person who knows many foreign languages

A person pretending to be somebody he is not

A prima facie case is such

Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous

List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting

Astyle in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge

State in which the few govern the many

A person who insists on something

Aperson of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power

The study of ancient societies

That which cannot be corrected