Example 1 · level 1
What does the word “Inevitable” mean?
- no longer in use
- that cannot be avoided
- one who knows everything
- one who is unable to pay debts
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- “Inevitable” means that cannot be avoided.
Answer: that cannot be avoided
ABHYAS PREP: VERBAL ABILITY · ONE-WORD SUBSTITUTION
One-word substitution
Replace a description with a single exact word: roots like omni-, bio- and poly- do most of the work.
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Example 2 · level 2
Choose the one word for: of unknown name or authorship.
- Anonymous
- Autobiography
- Contemporary
- Teetotaller
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- “Anonymous” means of unknown name or authorship.
Answer: Anonymous
Example 3 · level 3
Choose the one word for: one who is unable to pay debts.
- Biography
- Philanthropist
- Eligible
- Insolvent
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- “Insolvent” means one who is unable to pay debts.
Answer: Insolvent