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  1. 3941SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "extreme or irrational fear of water."

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    Correct option: B — Hydrophobia

    Hydrophobia - extreme or irrational fear of water Pyrophobia - fear of fire. Chronophobia - fear of time. Glossophobia - fear of speaking in public.

  2. 3942SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "The killing of one’s father."

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    Correct option: A — Patricide

    Patricide - the killing of one's father. Infanticide - killing of an infant. Homicide - the killing of a human being. Regicide - killing of a king.

  3. 3943SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "A person who is excessively in love with himself."

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    Correct option: B — Narcissist

    Narcissist - a person who is excessively in love with himself. Introvert - a shy and reserved person. Pessimist - a person who expects the worst to happen. Egoist - a person who is excessively self - centered.

  4. 3944SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "A person who pretends to know more than they actually do."

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    Correct option: B — Charlatan

    Charlatan - a person who pretends to know more than they actually do. Scholar - a learned or educated person. Mentor - an experienced and trusted advisor. Analyst - a person who studies or examines something in detail.

  5. 3945SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "Scientific study of the causes and effects of diseases."

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    Correct option: A — Pathology

    Pathology - scientific study of the causes and effects of diseases. Ecology - study of organisms and environment. Anatomy - study of structure of organisms. Oncology - study and treatment of cancer.

  6. 3946SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "A person who believes that everything happens for the best."

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    Correct option: C — Optimist

    Optimist - a person who believes that everything happens for the best. Pessimist - a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Opportunist - one who takes advantage of any situation for personal gain. Rebel - a person who resists authority or control.

  7. 3947SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "The scientific study of language and its structure."

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    Correct option: C — Linguistics

    Linguistics - the scientific study of language and its structure. Ecology - study of relations between organisms and environment. Sociology - the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society. Astrology - the study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people.

  8. 3948SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "The scientific study of fish."

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    Correct option: C — Ichthyology

    Ichthyology - the scientific study of fish. Ecology - the study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment. Archaeology - the study of ancient societies using material remains. Ornithology - the scientific study of birds.

  9. 3949SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "A long speech by one person during a conversation."

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    Correct option: A — Monologue

    Monologue - a long speech by one person during a conversation. Dialogue - conversation between two or more people. Recital - performance of music or poetry. Statement - a clear expression of something in speech or writing.

  10. 3950SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude, especially towards authority or discipline."

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    Correct option: C — Recalcitrant

    Recalcitrant - having an obstinately uncooperative attitude, especially towards authority or discipline. Obdurate - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Notorious - famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Impeccable - in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

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