One Word Substitution - Study Mode

[#291] A person who has just started learning
Correct Answer

(D) Apprentice

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Apprentice . Foreman: a male worker who supervises and directs other workers. Accomplice: a person who helps another commit a crime. Novice: a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. Apprentice: a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

[#292] A fault that may be forgiven
Correct Answer

(B) Venial

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Venial . Mercenary: primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. Venial: (of a fault or offence) slight and pardonable. Unforgivable: so bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused. Inexcusable: too bad to be justified or tolerated.

[#293] A woman of lax moral
Correct Answer

(B) Harlot

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Harlot . Prostitute: a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment. Harlot: a woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships. Concubine: (in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives. Hostess: a woman who receives or entertains guests.

[#294] Person who gives written testimony for use in law court
Correct Answer

(A) Deponent

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Deponent . Deponent: a person who makes a deposition or affidavit under oath. Appellant: a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. Witness: a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. Litigant: a person involved in a lawsuit.

[#295] A person who makes and sells ladies hats, etc
Correct Answer

(C) Milliner

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Milliner . Draper: a person who sells textile fabrics. Tinker: (especially in former times) a person who makes a living by travelling from place to place mending pans and other metal utensils. Milliner: a person who makes or sells women's hats. Farrier: a smith who shoes horses.