One Word Substitutes

(6) Inability to sleep.

• (a) Insomnia
• (b) Amnesia
• (c) Anorexia
• (d) Dyslexia

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Insomnia
Insomnia is the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time.

(7) A person who studies stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies.

• (a) Geologist
• (b) Astronomer
• (c) Astrologer
• (d) Biologist

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies.

(8) A remedy for all diseases.

• (a) Panacea
• (b) Vaccine
• (c) Elixir
• (d) Antidote

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Panacea
Panacea is a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

(9) A person pretending to be somebody he is not.

• (a) Impostor
• (b) Actor
• (c) Impersonator
• (d) Masquerader

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Impersonator
An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another.

(10) Exclusive possession or control of the supply in a commodity or service.

• (a) Monopoly
• (b) Oligarchy
• (c) Autocracy
• (d) Aristocracy

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Monopoly
Monopoly refers to the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.