One Word Substitution - Study Mode

[#211] A book or picture produced merely to bring in money
Correct Answer

(C) Pot-boiler

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Pot-boiler . Money-spinner: a thing that brings in a profit. Pot-hook: a hook used for hanging a pot over a hearth or for lifting a hot pot. Pot-boiler: a book, film, or other creative work produced solely to make the originator a living by catering to popular taste. Blue-bird: an American songbird of the thrush family, the male of which has a blue head, back, and wings.

[#212] Incapable of being wounded
Correct Answer

(A) Invulnerable

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Invulnerable . Invulnerable: impossible to harm or damage. Invincible: too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Infallible: incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. Impregnable: (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into.

[#213] To change shape, nature or substance of
Correct Answer

(D) Transmute

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Transmute . Modulate: exert a modifying or controlling influence on. Substitute: a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. Remodel: change the structure or form of (something, especially a building). Transmute: change in form, nature, or substance.

[#214] Witty, clever retort
Correct Answer

(B) Repartee

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Repartee . Sarcasm: the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. Repartee: conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. Platitude: a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. Invective: insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

[#215] A girl or woman who flirts, that is, tries to attract people and make advances in love simply to satisfy her vanity
Correct Answer

(B) Coquette

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Coquette . Prostitute: a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment. Coquette: a flirtatious woman. Spinster: an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage. Concubine: (in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.