One Word Substitution - Study Mode

[#106] A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things
Correct Answer

(A) Trickster

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Trickster . Trickster: a person who cheats or deceives people. Imposter: a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain. Magician: a person with magical powers. Mountebank: a person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money

[#107] One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation
Correct Answer

(B) Celibate

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Celibate . Bachelor: a man who is not and has never been married. Celibate: a person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations. Virgin: a person who has never had sexual intercourse. Recluse: a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people.

[#108] Very pleasing to eat
Correct Answer

(B) Palatable

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Palatable . Appetising: stimulating one's appetite. Palatable: (of food or drink) pleasant to taste. Tantalising: excite the senses or desires of (someone). Sumptuous: splendid and expensive-looking.

[#109] A person who is reserved in talks
Correct Answer

(A) Reticent

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Reticent . Reticent: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Silent: not making or accompanied by any sound. Mendicant: given to begging. Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

[#110] A person who looks on the bright side of things
Correct Answer

(B) Optimist

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Optimist . Sycophant: a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Optimist: a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something. Cynic: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. Pessimist: a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.