In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A material through which water cannot pass.
A material through which water cannot pass.
Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - One Word Substitution from R. Gupta Combined Defence Services Examination Solutions
One Word Substitution
One word substitution forms part of the vocabulary. It refers to the use of one word in place of a phrase or a sentence. After replacement, the meaning of the sentence remains unchanged, while the substitution makes the sentence shorter.
Study-related One Word Substitution:
Study of stars - Astronomy
Study of rocks and soil - Geology
The study of the evolution of mankind - Anthropology
The study of the human mind - Psychology
Group/Collection-related One Word Substitution:
A group of sheep - Flock
A group of cattle or sheep - Herd
A collection of stars - Constellation
A group of arrows - Quiver
A group of crows - Murder
People-related One Word Substitution:
Someone who speaks more than one language - Polyglot
One who does not believe in God - Atheist
Someone who loves mankind - Philanthropist
Someone who does not find it easy to talk to others - Introvert
A person who loves himself the most - Narcissist
Killing-related One Word Substitution:
When someone kills their own father - Patricide
The act of killing a king - Regicide
The killing of a person by another - Homicide
The killing of one’s child - Filicide
