Alphabet 'A' One Word Substitution: Analysis & Root Words || SSC English Vocabulary Analysis (Alphabet "A") || Analysis of all 25 One Word Substitution from practice set.

It looks like you have a solid set of One Word Substitution questions, which is a vital section for the SSC English syllabus.

 📚 One Word Substitution: Master List (Alphabet A) 

No.	Target Word	Full Definition / Description	Part of Speech	Exam Logic / Root
1	Abate	Become less intense or widespread	Verb	Used for storms or pain
2	Abattoir	Place where animals are slaughtered for food	Noun	Often tested in Spelling section
3	Abbot	The Superior of a monastery	Noun	Female version is "Abbess"
4	Abbreviation	A shortened form of a word or phrase	Noun	Focus on letters (e.g., Dr., Mr.)
5	Abdicate	To give up one's authority or throne	Verb	Root: Ab (away) + dicare (proclaim)
6	Abdication	The act of giving up the throne	Noun	The "Process" of resigning power
7	Aberration	Deviation from the right/normal course	Noun	Means "Anomalous" behavior
8	Ablution	The act of washing oneself (religious)	Noun	Ritual purification
9	Abnegate	To refuse or deny oneself something	Verb	Linked to "Self-denial"
10	Abolish	Formally put an end to a system/practice	Verb	Used for slavery or outdated laws
11	Aboriginal	Existing in a land from the earliest times	Adj.	Before arrival of colonists
12	Aborigines	The original inhabitants of a country	Noun	Refers to the people
13	Abridge	To shorten a piece of writing (same sense)	Verb	Used for books/plays
14	Abridgement	A shortened version of a larger work	Noun	A condensed book
15	Abrogate	Cancel or do away with a law	Verb	Official repeal of a treaty/law
16	Abscond	To go away suddenly/secretly to escape	Verb	Run away from law/debt
17	Absolution	Formal forgiveness of a person's sins	Noun	Religious setting
18	Absurd	Wildly unreasonable or illogical	Adj.	Synonym: Ridiculous
19	Accelerate	To increase the speed	Verb	Opposite: Decelerate
20	Accolade	Any award, honour or laudatory notice	Noun	Recognition of merit
21	Accomplice	A person who helps another commit a crime	Noun	Criminal partner
22	Accord	Be harmonious or consistent	Verb/Noun	Official agreement
23	Accountant	Person whose profession is keeping accounts	Noun	Finance professional
24	Acerbic	Sharp, bitter, or harsh in temper/language	Adj.	Sour or biting tone
25	Acoustics	The scientific study of sound	Noun	Physical properties of sound

💡 High-Frequency SSC Exam Tips

• Abdicate vs. Abdication: SSC often tests the difference between the Verb (the action) and the Noun (the act).

• Abridge vs. Abbreviate: Use Abridge for books/texts and Abbreviate for words/titles.

• Accomplice: This word frequently appears in "Fill in the Blanks" and "Synonyms" as well.

 Root Words 

Integrating "Root Words" is the most effective way to help your students master vocabulary because it allows them to decode new words without memorizing them individually.

 * 🧬 Root Word Master Table Alphabet "A" 25 Qustions  

Root Word	Meaning	Examples from your List	Logic
AB- / ABS-	Away, from, off	Abdicate, Abscond, Abrogate	Moving away from a throne, the law, or a place.
DIC / DICT	To say or proclaim	Abdicate	Proclaiming you are away from power.
AC / ACR	Sharp or Sour	Acerbic	Having a sharp or bitter tongue.
BREV / BRIDG	Short	Abbreviate, Abridge	The act of making something short.

💡 Why Root Words are "Exam-Winners"

When a student sees a word they don't know, like "Abjure" or "Abduct," they can use this logic:

1. They know AB- means "Away."
2. Abduct → To lead away (Kidnap).
3. Abjure → To swear away (Give up a belief).

🎓 How to Study This for Exams

1. Prefix Power: Whenever you see AB-, think "Distance."

   • Abscond = Run away.

   • Abstain = Stay away from.

2. The "C" Connection: Roots like AC always refer to sharpness.

   • Acerbic = Sharp speech.

   • Acute = Sharp angle/pain.

3. Logical Grouping: Notice how Abridge and Abbreviate share the same root meaning "Short." This helps you remember they are synonyms but used in different contexts (Books vs. Words).

    

    Here are the Top 5 Confusing & Hard Words. 

Confusing Pairs	The Main Difference	Exam Tip
Abbreviate vs. Abridge	Abbreviate: Shortening Words (Dr., Mr.) Abridge: Shortening Books (Summarize)	Remember: You walk across a Bridge to take a shortcut; you Abridge a book to save time.
Abolish vs. Abrogate	Abolish: End a Practice/Custom (Slavery) Abrogate: End a Law/Treaty (Official)	Abrogate is strictly for Legal contexts. Abolish is for Social contexts.
Abdicate vs. Abnegate	Abdicate: Giving up Power (Throne) Abnegate: Giving up Desires (Self-denial)	Abdicate = King/Queen. Abnegate = Priest/Monk.
Aberration (Hard)	A departure from what is Normal or expected.	Think of a "Glitch" or an error in a straight line.
Acerbic (Hard)	Sharp and forthright; Bitter speech.	Think of Acid. Acid is sour/sharp; Acerbic speech burns like acid.

Confusing Pair: Books vs. Words

Abridge

To shorten a story, book, or speech while keeping the main ideas. Think of a "Bridge" as a shortcut through a long book.

Used for: Literature

Abbreviate

To shorten a word or phrase by leaving out letters. For example: "NASA" or "Mr."

Used for: Grammar

Hard Word Focus: Legal vs. Personal

Abrogate

To repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement. It is an official legal act.

Context: Legal

Abnegate

To renounce or reject something desired or valuable. Often used for self-denial or sacrifice.

Context: Personal