Strategy to Learn One word Substitution
Most substitutions are derived from Greek or Latin roots.
Instead of learning 10 separate words, learn one root that connects them all.
Master the Root Words for Competitive Exams
Categorize by Themes
- People / Personalities: Egotist, Altruist, Introvert, Misogynist
- Medical Professionals: Dermatologist, Oncologist, Ophthalmologist
- Places: Aviary, Apiary, Arsenal, Mint
- Beliefs/Religion: Theist, Atheist, Fanatic, Agnostic
- Events / Time: Perennial, Centennial, Ephemeral
The "Substitution" Exercise
Whenever you read a newspaper, magazine any article or a journal, try to think, " Can I replace this long phrase with one word?
Long Phrase: He is a person who has no money to pay off his debts.
Substitution: He is an insolvent.
Use Mnemonics:
Insolvent means unable to pay debts.
Mnemonic: Try to think " In - Solve" - he cannot solve his financial problems.
Next while doing PYQ, don't read the correct answer, pay attention to the 3 wrong
options also because the examiners often rotate these options.
High Frequency Drill:
- Use four-day cycle for retention:
- First Day: Learn only 30 new words.
- Second Day: Revise Day 1 + 20 new words
- Third Day: Revise Day 1 & 2 + 10 new words
- Fourth Day: Revise all the 60 words.
Pro tip:
Focus on words related to "Death / Killing" and "Government "as
these are frequently asked in competitive exams.
One Word Substitution PYQ based Pattern
Important for SSC, CGL conducted by
Staff Selection Commission.
