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.
- 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 thingsCorrect 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
- 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 breathingCorrect 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
- 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 structureCorrect 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
- 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 roofCorrect 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
- 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 largerCorrect 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