One Word Substitution - Study Mode

[#316] Anything which destroys the effect of poison
Correct Answer

(D) Antidote

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Antidote . Serum: an amber-coloured, protein-rich liquid which separates out when blood coagulates. Antiseptic: preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. Seromycin: medication used to treat tuberculosis. Antidote: a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.

[#317] Elderly woman in charge of a girl on social occasions
Correct Answer

(C) Chaperon

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Chaperon . Spinster: an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage. Matron: a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other institution. Chaperon: an older woman responsible for the decorous behaviour of a young unmarried girl at social occasions. Chandler: a dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats.

[#318] A person who is property of another and bound to serve him
Correct Answer

(B) Slave

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Slave . Bondsman: a person who stands surety for a bond. Slave: (especially in the past) a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. Servant: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant. Subordinate: lower in rank or position.

[#319] A person who collects coins
Correct Answer

(B) Numismatist

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Numismatist . Philatelist: one who collects or studies stamps Numismatist: collectors, specialist dealers and scholars who use coins in object-based research. Narcissist: a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. Fatalist: someone who feels that no matter what he or she does, the outcome will be the same because it's predetermined.

[#320] A person who betrays a friend
Correct Answer

(A) Traitor

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Traitor . Traitor: a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle. Cheat: act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. Hypocrite: a hypocritical person. Disloyal: failing to be loyal to a person, country, or organization to which one has obligations.