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. The study of birds











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    ornithology (N.) : the study of birds
    zoology (N.) : the study of animals
    physiology (N.) : the study of the normal functions of living things
    anthropology (N.) : the study of human race; its origin, development, customs and beliefs

    Correct Option: B

    ornithology (N.) : the study of birds
    zoology (N.) : the study of animals
    physiology (N.) : the study of the normal functions of living things
    anthropology (N.) : the study of human race; its origin, development, customs and beliefs


  1. One who loves and supports his or her country and is willing to defend it.









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    patriot (N.) : a person who loves his country and who is ready to defend it against an enemy
    martyr (N.) :a person who suffers very much or is killed because of his religious/ political beliefs
    alien (Adj.) : strange and frightening ; hostile
    atheist (N.) : a person who believes that God does not exist

    Correct Option: A

    patriot (N.) : a person who loves his country and who is ready to defend it against an enemy
    martyr (N.) :a person who suffers very much or is killed because of his religious/ political beliefs
    alien (Adj.) : strange and frightening ; hostile
    atheist (N.) : a person who believes that God does not exist



  1. Likely to arouse envy









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    enviable (Adj.) : causing jealousy
    economical (Adj.) : providing good service/ value in relation to the amount of time or money spent
    envious (Adj.) : wanting to be in the same position as somebody else
    jealous (Adj.) : feeling angry/ unhappy because you wish you had something that somebody else has ; envious

    Correct Option: A

    enviable (Adj.) : causing jealousy
    economical (Adj.) : providing good service/ value in relation to the amount of time or money spent
    envious (Adj.) : wanting to be in the same position as somebody else
    jealous (Adj.) : feeling angry/ unhappy because you wish you had something that somebody else has ; envious


  1. Existing only in the mind









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    imaginary (Adj.) : existing in your mind
    fallacy (Adj.) : a false idea that many people believe is true
    gamble (V.) : to risk money on a card game, horse race, etc.
    missionary (N.) : a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity

    Correct Option: A

    imaginary (Adj.) : existing in your mind
    fallacy (Adj.) : a false idea that many people believe is true
    gamble (V.) : to risk money on a card game, horse race, etc.
    missionary (N.) : a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity



  1. One who eats too much









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    glutton (N.) : a person who eats too much
    obese (Adj.) : very fat, in a way that is not healthy
    overweight (Adj.) : too heavy and fat
    greedy (Adj.) : wanting more money, power, food etc. that you really need

    Correct Option: A

    glutton (N.) : a person who eats too much
    obese (Adj.) : very fat, in a way that is not healthy
    overweight (Adj.) : too heavy and fat
    greedy (Adj.) : wanting more money, power, food etc. that you really need