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. A place where birds are kept









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    aviary (N.) : a large cage/building for keeping birds in
    aquarium (N.) : a large glass container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
    den (N.) : the hidden home of some types of wild animals-bear, lion, etc.
    sanctuary (N.) : an area where wild birds/animals are protected and encouraged to breed; reserve

    Correct Option: C

    aviary (N.) : a large cage/building for keeping birds in
    aquarium (N.) : a large glass container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
    den (N.) : the hidden home of some types of wild animals-bear, lion, etc.
    sanctuary (N.) : an area where wild birds/animals are protected and encouraged to breed; reserve


  1. The abandonment of one’s country or cause









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    desertion (N.) : abandonment; defection
    defection (N.) : withdrawing support or help despite continued support for a political party, religion, ruler, etc.
    disloyalty (N.) : the quality of being unfaithful to your friends, family, country, etc.
    migration (N.) : the movement of a large number of people, birds/animals from one place to another

    Correct Option: C

    desertion (N.) : abandonment; defection
    defection (N.) : withdrawing support or help despite continued support for a political party, religion, ruler, etc.
    disloyalty (N.) : the quality of being unfaithful to your friends, family, country, etc.
    migration (N.) : the movement of a large number of people, birds/animals from one place to another



  1. Treatment by means of exercise and massage.









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    physiotherapy (N.) : the treatment of disease/injury/weakness in the joints or muscles by exercises, massage and the use of light and heat
    chemotherapy (N.) : the treatment of disease (cancer) with the use of chemical substances
    hydrotherapy (N.) : the treatment of disease/injury by doing physical exercises in water
    psychotherapy (N.) : the treatment of mental illness by discussing somebody’s problems with him rather than by giving him drugs

    Correct Option: C

    physiotherapy (N.) : the treatment of disease/injury/weakness in the joints or muscles by exercises, massage and the use of light and heat
    chemotherapy (N.) : the treatment of disease (cancer) with the use of chemical substances
    hydrotherapy (N.) : the treatment of disease/injury by doing physical exercises in water
    psychotherapy (N.) : the treatment of mental illness by discussing somebody’s problems with him rather than by giving him drugs


  1. Bitter and violent attack in words









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    diatribe (N.) : a long and angry speech or piece of writing attack
    ing and criticizing somebody/ something
    diaspora (N.) : the movement of people from any nation or group away from their own country
    diadem (N.) : a crown worn as a sign of royal power

    Correct Option: D

    diatribe (N.) : a long and angry speech or piece of writing attack
    ing and criticizing somebody/ something
    diaspora (N.) : the movement of people from any nation or group away from their own country
    diadem (N.) : a crown worn as a sign of royal power



  1. Motion of head, hands etc., as a mode of expression indicating attitude.









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    gesture (N.) : a movement that you make with your hands your head or your face to show a particular meaning
    grin (N.) : to smile widely
    gestation (N.) : the time that the young of a person/animal develops inside its mother’s body until it is born
    grimace (N.) : an ugly expression with your face to show pain, disgust, etc.

    Correct Option: A

    gesture (N.) : a movement that you make with your hands your head or your face to show a particular meaning
    grin (N.) : to smile widely
    gestation (N.) : the time that the young of a person/animal develops inside its mother’s body until it is born
    grimace (N.) : an ugly expression with your face to show pain, disgust, etc.