What does the word “Pedestrian” mean?

one who works for the welfare of others, often by giving money

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One-Word Substitutionएक शब्द प्रतिस्थापन questions and answersप्रश्न और उत्तर

One-word substitution asks for the single word that means a whole phrase, such as “one who knows everything” (omniscient). Most answers can be built from Greek and Latin roots.

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How one-word substitution worksएक शब्द प्रतिस्थापन को समझिए

Split the word into parts: omni- (all) + -scient (knowing) gives “all-knowing”; poly- (many) + -glot (tongue) gives someone who speaks many languages.

Negative prefixes in-, il-, im- and ir- mean “not”: inaudible cannot be heard, illegible cannot be read.

When two options share a root (omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent), the second half decides: -potent (power), -scient (knowledge), -present (place).

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Build the word from its roots

Use it when:कब इस्तेमाल करें: One-word substitution, and synonyms of unfamiliar words.

Spot the key idea in the description: all, life, self, many, love, hate, not.
Match it to a root: omni-, bio-, auto-, poly-, phil-, mis-, in-/il-.
Pick the option that starts (or ends) with that root.

Exampleउदाहरण

One who speaks many languages?

→ “Many” → poly-, so Polyglot.

Why it works, and when it failsयह क्यों काम करती है, और कब नहीं

Why:क्यों: English took these words whole from Greek and Latin, so the root still carries its meaning. Every rooted word in this topic’s table is checked to contain the idea its root promises.

Limits:सीमाएँ: Words like “Veteran” or “Fatal” have no helpful root; learn those as they come.

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Example 1उदाहरण 1 · One-word substitution · Easyआसान
What does the word “Edible” mean?
1. one who speaks many languages
2. fit to be eaten
3. one who hates mankind
4. causing death
Answer:उत्तर: fit to be eaten
1. “Edible” means fit to be eaten.
Example 2उदाहरण 2 · One-word substitution · Mediumमध्यम
What does the word “Pedestrian” mean?
1. one who travels on foot
2. no longer in use
3. fit to be eaten
4. one who works for the welfare of others, often by giving money
Answer:उत्तर: one who travels on foot
1. “Pedestrian” means one who travels on foot.
Example 3उदाहरण 3 · One-word substitution · Hardकठिन
Choose the one word for: no longer in use.
1. Polyglot
2. Omnipotent
3. Biography
4. Obsolete
Answer:उत्तर: Obsolete
1. “Obsolete” means no longer in use.
Example 4उदाहरण 4 · One-word substitution · Mediumमध्यम
Choose the one word for: that cannot be avoided.
1. Fatal
2. Inevitable
3. Infallible
4. Misanthrope
Answer:उत्तर: Inevitable
1. “Inevitable” means that cannot be avoided.
Example 5उदाहरण 5 · One-word substitution · Mediumमध्यम
Choose the one word for: of unknown name or authorship.
1. Anonymous
2. Teetotaller
3. Infallible
4. Biography
Answer:उत्तर: Anonymous
1. “Anonymous” means of unknown name or authorship.
Example 6उदाहरण 6 · One-word substitution · Mediumमध्यम
Choose the one word for: one who cannot read or write.
1. Biography
2. Inevitable
3. Illiterate
4. Fatal
Answer:उत्तर: Illiterate
1. “Illiterate” means one who cannot read or write.

Common mistakesआम गलतियाँ

Swapping autobiography (written by oneself) and biography (written by another).
Mixing up the three omni- words.
Confusing illegible (handwriting) and inaudible (sound).

Frequently asked questionsअक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is learning roots really faster?

Yes: about a dozen roots cover a large share of exam words, and they also help in synonyms and antonyms.

What if two options both fit?

Look for the narrower word. “Illegible” is only for handwriting or print, while “unreadable” is general, so the description’s detail decides.

Do I need to spell the word?

Not in objective exams, but similar-looking options (eligible, illegible) are common traps, so read every letter.