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One Word Substitution is an essential topic of the English Language section, with a great presence in SSC and Bank exams, having a weightage of 1 - 2 questions. To master One-word substitution questions, a solid grasp of grammar concepts and rigorous practice are essential.

In this blog, we&#39;ll comprehensively explore the foundations of word substitution questions. We&#39;ve included 10 real exam-level questions to give you a preview of the challenges you&#39;ll face. Practice questions are categorised into different difficulty levels, ranging from 1 to 10. 1 denotes the least difficult and 10 denotes the most difficult. We have also given an estimated time to solve each question, to boost your preparation and speed. Moreover, you can also download One-word substitution questions and answers PDF by clicking on the Download PDF button above. 

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<h2>Questions</h2>

Directions (1 - 10): Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Q:1 The scientific study and comparison of human races

1. Ethnology

2. Anthology

3. Petrology

4. Chronology

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 3 seconds]

If you have your grammar concepts clear, this one must be too basic for you.

Q:2 One whose attitude is; eat, drink and be merry

1. Slough

2. Jolly

3. Epicurean

4. Cynic

[Difficulty: 2 Estimated Time: 4 seconds]

Great job! You aced that easy question.

Q:3 Reproducing or memorizing word-for-word

1. Recipe

2. Verbatim

3. Verbose

4. Mesmerise

[Difficulty: 9, Estimated Time: 10 seconds]

Remember, learning isn&#39;t just about getting things right; it&#39;s about the journey of discovery, and you&#39;re achieving it!

Q:4 The person who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellowmen

1. Cynic

2. Peel

3. Poetry

4. Scenery

[Difficulty: 1, Estimated Time: 2 seconds]

Read the entire sentence properly and understand the context first, you will get the answer automatically!

Q:5 Afternoon theatrical or musical performance

1. Matinee

2. Diatribe

3. Effeminate

4. Horizon

[Difficulty: 10, Estimated Time: 12 seconds]

I&#39;m impressed! Facing challenging questions head-on is a key step toward mastering any subject.

Q:6 Careful in the spending of money or time 

1. Effeminate

2. Economical

3. Economist

4. Incurable

[Difficulty: 5 Estimated Time: 6 seconds]

Keep up the fantastic work! Challenging questions are the stepping stones to expertise.

Q:7 Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing

1. Effervescent

2. Effeminate

3. Hearse

4. Aural

[Difficulty: 7, Estimated Time: 8 seconds]

You&#39;ve just tackled a tough question like a pro! Your dedication to learning is truly commendable.

Q:8 Someone who keeps bees

1. Florist

2. Linguist

3. Apiarist

4. Aviarist

[Difficulty: 6, Estimated Time: 7 seconds]

You&#39;re almost done now. Make sure to not lose focus towards the end.

Q:9 A light shoe made of strong cloth with a sole made of rope

1. Retort

2. Patois

3. Espadrille

4. Savage

[Difficulty: 5 Estimated Time: 6 seconds]

You&#39;re building a solid foundation with your correct answers to the basics.

Q:10 A collection of poems

1. Fleet

2. Verbatim

3. Catalogue

4. Anthology

[Difficulty: 8, Estimated Time: 9 seconds]

Great job! You&#39;ve proven that with determination and effort, you can conquer even the most challenging questions.

Now that you are done with the question round, it&#39;s time to analyse! Let&#39;s check the answers now.

<h2>Answer Key</h2>

<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:350px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>1. (1)</td>
			<td>2. (3)</td>
			<td>3. (2)</td>
			<td>4. (1)</td>
			<td>5. (1)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6. (2)</td>
			<td>7. (4)</td>
			<td>8. (3)</td>
			<td>9. (3)</td>
			<td>10. (4)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Okay, so what was your score? Was it a 10 on 10? Or was it somewhere between 5 to 10? Was it below 5? Comment your scores below so that we can share with you your rank among your fellow aspirants. If you scored more than 8, very well done, keep practising and don&#39;t lose the command. If you scored between 5 to 8, no problem, you just need a little more practice and you will ace the exam. If you scored less than 5, you need to pace up now. But don&#39;t worry. We&#39;ve brought to you well-detailed solutions where you will not only know the answer to the questions above but will also learn the concepts and rules applied in each question. Once you understand the concept, you can easily tackle a similar type of question the next time.

<h2>Solutions</h2>

Q:1 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ethnology.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Ethnology- the scientific study and comparison of human races.</li>
	<li>Anthology- a book that contains pieces of writing or poems, often on the same subject, by different authors.</li>
	<li>Petrology- the branch of science concerned with the origin, structure, and composition of rocks.</li>
	<li>Chronology- the order in which a series of events happened; a list of these events in order.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:2 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Epicurean.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Epicurean- a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.</li>
	<li>Slough- a swamp.</li>
	<li>Cynic- a person who believes that people only do things for themselves, rather than to help others.</li>
	<li>Jolly- happy.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:3 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Verbatim.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Verbatim- being in or following the exact words.</li>
	<li>Verbose- using or containing more words than are needed.</li>
	<li>Recipe- the way to get or produce something.</li>
	<li>Mesmerise- to hold somebody’s attention completely.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:4 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Cynic.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Cynic- a person who believes that people only do things for themselves, rather than to help others.</li>
	<li>Peel- to take the skin off a fruit or vegetable.</li>
	<li>Poetry- a collection of poems; poems in general.</li>
	<li>Scenery- the natural beauty that you see around you in the country.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:5 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Matinee.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Matinee- an afternoon performance of a play, film, etc.</li>
	<li>Diatribe- a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.</li>
	<li>Effeminate- (used about a man or his behaviour) like a woman.</li>
	<li>Horizon- the line where the earth and sky appear to meet.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:6 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Economical.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Economical- that costs or uses less time, money, fuel, etc. than usual.</li>
	<li>Effeminate- (used about a man or his behaviour) like a woman.</li>
	<li>Economist- a person who studies or is an expert in economics.</li>
	<li>Incurable- that cannot be cured or made better.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:7 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Aural.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Effeminate- (with reference to a man) having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man.</li>
	<li>Effervescent- (used about people and their behaviour) excited, enthusiastic and full of energy.</li>
	<li>Hearse- a large car used for carrying a dead person to his/her funeral.</li>
	<li>Aural- relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:8 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Apiarist.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Apiarist- a person who keeps bees, especially to produce honey; a person who keeps an apiary.</li>
	<li>Linguist- a person who knows several foreign languages well.</li>
	<li>Florist- a person who has or works in a shop where flowers are sold.</li>
	<li>Aviarist- one who keeps an aviary.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:9 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Espadrille.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Espadrille- a light canvas shoe with a plaited fibre sole.</li>
	<li>Retort- to reply quickly to what somebody says, in an angry or amusing way.</li>
	<li>Patois- the dialect of a particular region, especially one with low status in relation to the standard language of the country.</li>
	<li>Savage- very cruel or violent.</li>
</ol>

 

Q:10 The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Anthology.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to under</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Anthology- a book that contains pieces of writing or poems, often on the same subject, by different authors.</li>
	<li>Fleet- a group of ships or boats that sail together.</li>
	<li>Catalogue- a list of all the things that you can buy, see, etc. somewhere.</li>
	<li>Verbatim- exactly as it was same word</li>
</ol>

Congratulations on completing 10-word substitution questions of varying difficulty levels. Your dedication to practice is commendable and will undoubtedly enhance your English Language skills. Comment your thoughts below and let us know how was your experience practising these specially curated questions for you. If you have any doubts, you can ask in the comment section and we&#39;ll be right there with answers in no time. Keep up the great work, and you&#39;ll be well-prepared to tackle similar challenges in your exams.

One Word Substitution is&nbsp;an essential topic of the English Language section, with a great presence in SSC and Bank exams, having a weightage of 1 - 2 questions. To master One-word substitution&nbsp;questions, a solid grasp of grammar concepts and rigorous practice are essential.

In this blog, we&#39;ll comprehensively explore the foundations of word substitution&nbsp;questions. We&#39;ve included 10 real exam-level questions to give you a preview of the challenges you&#39;ll face. Practice questions are categorised into different difficulty levels, ranging from 1 to 10. 1 denotes the least difficult and 10 denotes the most difficult. We have also given an estimated time to solve each question, to boost your preparation and speed. Moreover, you can also download One-word substitution&nbsp;questions and answers PDF by clicking on the Download PDF button above.&nbsp;

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<h2>Questions</h2>

Directions (1 - 10):&nbsp;Select the word&nbsp;which means the same as the group of words given.

Q:1&nbsp;The scientific study and comparison of human races

1.&nbsp;Ethnology

2.&nbsp;Anthology

3.&nbsp;Petrology

4.&nbsp;Chronology

[Difficulty:&nbsp;2, Estimated Time:&nbsp;3&nbsp;seconds]

If you have your grammar concepts clear, this one must be too basic for you.

Q:2&nbsp;One whose attitude is; eat, drink and be merry

1.&nbsp;Slough

2.&nbsp;Jolly

3.&nbsp;Epicurean

4.&nbsp;Cynic

[Difficulty:&nbsp;2&nbsp;Estimated Time:&nbsp;4&nbsp;seconds]

Great job! You aced that easy question.

Q:3&nbsp;Reproducing or memorizing word-for-word

1.&nbsp;Recipe

2.&nbsp;Verbatim

3.&nbsp;Verbose

4.&nbsp;Mesmerise

[Difficulty:&nbsp;9, Estimated Time:&nbsp;10&nbsp;seconds]

Remember, learning isn&#39;t just about getting things right; it&#39;s about the journey of discovery, and you&#39;re achieving it!

Q:4&nbsp;The person who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellowmen

1.&nbsp;Cynic

2.&nbsp;Peel

3.&nbsp;Poetry

4.&nbsp;Scenery

[Difficulty: 1, Estimated Time: 2 seconds]

Read the entire sentence properly and understand the context first, you will get the answer automatically!

Q:5&nbsp;Afternoon theatrical or musical performance

1.&nbsp;Matinee

2.&nbsp;Diatribe

3.&nbsp;Effeminate

4.&nbsp;Horizon

[Difficulty: 10, Estimated Time:&nbsp;12 seconds]

I&#39;m impressed! Facing challenging questions head-on is a key step toward mastering any subject.

Q:6&nbsp;Careful in the spending of money or time&nbsp;

1.&nbsp;Effeminate

2.&nbsp;Economical

3.&nbsp;Economist

4.&nbsp;Incurable

[Difficulty: 5&nbsp;Estimated Time:&nbsp;6&nbsp;seconds]

Keep up the fantastic work! Challenging questions are the stepping stones to expertise.

Q:7&nbsp;Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing

1.&nbsp;Effervescent

2.&nbsp;Effeminate

3.&nbsp;Hearse

4.&nbsp;Aural

[Difficulty:&nbsp;7, Estimated Time:&nbsp;8&nbsp;seconds]

You&#39;ve just tackled a tough question like a pro! Your dedication to learning is truly commendable.

Q:8&nbsp;Someone who keeps bees

1.&nbsp;Florist

2.&nbsp;Linguist

3.&nbsp;Apiarist

4.&nbsp;Aviarist

[Difficulty:&nbsp;6, Estimated Time:&nbsp;7&nbsp;seconds]

You&#39;re almost done now. Make sure to not lose focus towards the end.

Q:9&nbsp;A light shoe made of strong cloth with a sole made of rope

1.&nbsp;Retort

2.&nbsp;Patois

3.&nbsp;Espadrille

4.&nbsp;Savage

[Difficulty: 5&nbsp;Estimated Time:&nbsp;6&nbsp;seconds]

You&#39;re building a solid foundation with your correct answers to the basics.

Q:10&nbsp;A collection of poems

1.&nbsp;Fleet

2.&nbsp;Verbatim

3.&nbsp;Catalogue

4.&nbsp;Anthology

[Difficulty:&nbsp;8, Estimated Time:&nbsp;9&nbsp;seconds]

Great job! You&#39;ve proven that with determination and effort, you can conquer even the most challenging questions.

Now that you are done with the question round, it&#39;s time to analyse! Let&#39;s check the answers now.

<h2>Answer Key</h2>

<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:350px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>1.&nbsp;(1)</td>
			<td>2.&nbsp;(3)</td>
			<td>3.&nbsp;(2)</td>
			<td>4.&nbsp;(1)</td>
			<td>5.&nbsp;(1)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6.&nbsp;(2)</td>
			<td>7.&nbsp;(4)</td>
			<td>8.&nbsp;(3)</td>
			<td>9.&nbsp;(3)</td>
			<td>10.&nbsp;(4)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Okay, so what was your score? Was it a 10 on 10? Or was it somewhere between 5 to 10? Was it below 5? Comment your scores below so that we can share with you your rank among your fellow aspirants. If you scored more than 8, very well done, keep practising and don&#39;t lose the command. If you scored between 5 to 8, no problem, you just need a little more practice and you will ace the exam. If you scored less than 5, you need to pace up now. But don&#39;t worry. We&#39;ve brought to you well-detailed solutions where you will not only know the answer to the questions above but will also learn the concepts and rules applied in each question. Once you understand the concept, you can easily tackle a similar type of question the next time.

<h2>Solutions</h2>

Q:1&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 1&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Ethnology.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Ethnology-&nbsp;the scientific study and comparison of human races.</li>
	<li>Anthology-&nbsp;a book that contains pieces of writing or poems, often on the same subject, by different authors.</li>
	<li>Petrology-&nbsp;the branch of science concerned with the origin, structure, and composition of rocks.</li>
	<li>Chronology-&nbsp;the order in which a series of events happened; a list of these events in order.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:2&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 3&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Epicurean.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Epicurean-&nbsp;a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.</li>
	<li>Slough-&nbsp;a swamp.</li>
	<li>Cynic-&nbsp;a person who believes that people only do things for themselves, rather than to help others.</li>
	<li>Jolly-&nbsp;happy.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:3&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 2&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Verbatim.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Verbatim-&nbsp;being in or following the exact words.</li>
	<li>Verbose-&nbsp;using or containing more words than are needed.</li>
	<li>Recipe-&nbsp;the way to get or produce something.</li>
	<li>Mesmerise-&nbsp;to hold somebody&rsquo;s attention completely.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:4&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 1&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Cynic.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Cynic-&nbsp;a person who believes that people only do things for themselves, rather than to help others.</li>
	<li>Peel-&nbsp;to take the skin off a fruit or vegetable.</li>
	<li>Poetry-&nbsp;a collection of poems; poems in general.</li>
	<li>Scenery-&nbsp;the natural beauty that you see around you in the country.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:5&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 1&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Matinee.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Matinee-&nbsp;an afternoon performance of a play, film, etc.</li>
	<li>Diatribe-&nbsp;a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.</li>
	<li>Effeminate-&nbsp;(used about a man or his behaviour) like a woman.</li>
	<li>Horizon-&nbsp;the line where the earth and sky appear to meet.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:6&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 2&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Economical.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Economical-&nbsp;that costs or uses less time, money, fuel, etc. than usual.</li>
	<li>Effeminate-&nbsp;(used about a man or his behaviour) like a woman.</li>
	<li>Economist-&nbsp;a person who studies or is an expert in economics.</li>
	<li>Incurable-&nbsp;that cannot be cured or made better.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:7&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;Option 4&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Aural.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Effeminate-&nbsp;(with reference to a man) having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man.</li>
	<li>Effervescent-&nbsp;(used about people and their behaviour) excited, enthusiastic and full of energy.</li>
	<li>Hearse-&nbsp;a large car used for carrying a dead person to his/her funeral.</li>
	<li>Aural-&nbsp;relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:8&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;Option 3&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Apiarist.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Apiarist-&nbsp;a person who keeps bees, especially to produce honey; a person who keeps an apiary.</li>
	<li>Linguist-&nbsp;a person who knows several foreign languages well.</li>
	<li>Florist-&nbsp;a person who has or works in a shop where flowers are sold.</li>
	<li>Aviarist- one who keeps an aviary.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:9&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 3&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Espadrille.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand&#39;.</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Espadrille-&nbsp;a light canvas shoe with a plaited fibre sole.</li>
	<li>Retort-&nbsp;to reply quickly to what somebody says, in an angry or amusing way.</li>
	<li>Patois-&nbsp;the dialect of a particular region, especially one with low status in relation to the standard language of the country.</li>
	<li>Savage-&nbsp;very cruel or violent.</li>
</ol>

&nbsp;

Q:10&nbsp;The correct answer is&nbsp;option 4&nbsp;i.e.&nbsp;Anthology.

<ul>
	<li>In the given question, we need to select&nbsp;one word&nbsp;for the given phrase.</li>
	<li>One-word substitution&nbsp;simply means &#39;using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to under</li>
</ul>

Let&#39;s have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

<ol>
	<li>Anthology-&nbsp;a book that contains pieces of writing or poems, often on the same subject, by different authors.</li>
	<li>Fleet-&nbsp;a group of ships or boats that sail together.</li>
	<li>Catalogue-&nbsp;a list of all the things that you can buy, see, etc. somewhere.</li>
	<li>Verbatim-&nbsp;exactly as it was same word</li>
</ol>

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