One Word Substitutes


Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

  1. Fear of closed spaces









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    claustrophobia (N.) : an extreme fear of being in a small confined place
    aquaphobia (N.) : an extreme fear of drowning
    botanophobia (N.) : a fear of plants
    kleptomania (N.) : a mental illness in which someone has a strong desire, which he cannot control, to steal things

    Correct Option: A

    claustrophobia (N.) : an extreme fear of being in a small confined place
    aquaphobia (N.) : an extreme fear of drowning
    botanophobia (N.) : a fear of plants
    kleptomania (N.) : a mental illness in which someone has a strong desire, which he cannot control, to steal things


  1. A remedy for all diseases









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    panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation cough
    syrup (N.) : a liquid medicine that you take for a cough
    medicine (N.) : a substance taken to cure an illness
    inhaler (N.) : a small device containing medicine that you breathe in through your mouth, used by people who have problems with breathing

    Correct Option: B

    panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation cough
    syrup (N.) : a liquid medicine that you take for a cough
    medicine (N.) : a substance taken to cure an illness
    inhaler (N.) : a small device containing medicine that you breathe in through your mouth, used by people who have problems with breathing



  1. One who studies the art of gardening









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    horticulturist (N.) : an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruits, flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants)
    agriculturist (N.) : an expert in agriculture (practice of farming) who gives advice to farmers
    gardener (N.) : someone who takes care of a garden
    botanist (N.) : a scientist who studies about plants and their structure

    Correct Option: B

    horticulturist (N.) : an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruits, flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants)
    agriculturist (N.) : an expert in agriculture (practice of farming) who gives advice to farmers
    gardener (N.) : someone who takes care of a garden
    botanist (N.) : a scientist who studies about plants and their structure


  1. A pole or beam used as a temporary support









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    prop (N.) : a piece of wood, metal, etc. used for supporting something or keeping it in position
    scaffold (N.) : a platform used while executing criminals by cutting off their heads or hanging them from a rope
    lean-to (N.) : a small building with its roof leaning against the side of a large building, wall or fence
    rafter (N.) : one of the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof

    Correct Option: B

    prop (N.) : a piece of wood, metal, etc. used for supporting something or keeping it in position
    scaffold (N.) : a platform used while executing criminals by cutting off their heads or hanging them from a rope
    lean-to (N.) : a small building with its roof leaning against the side of a large building, wall or fence
    rafter (N.) : one of the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof



  1. Written law of a legislative body









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    statute (N.) : a law that is passed by a parliament, council, etc. and formally written down
    stature (N.) : the importance and respect that a person has because of his ability and achievements; a person’s height
    static (Adj.) : not moving, changing or developing
    statue (N.) :a figure of a person/ an animal in stone, metal, etc., usually the same size as in real life or larger

    Correct Option: A

    statute (N.) : a law that is passed by a parliament, council, etc. and formally written down
    stature (N.) : the importance and respect that a person has because of his ability and achievements; a person’s height
    static (Adj.) : not moving, changing or developing
    statue (N.) :a figure of a person/ an animal in stone, metal, etc., usually the same size as in real life or larger