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.
- 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 beliefsCorrect 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
- 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 existCorrect 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
- 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 ; enviousCorrect 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
- 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 ChristianityCorrect 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
- 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 needCorrect 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