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.
- Expert in the scientific study of birds
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ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
dermatologist (N.) : a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases
zoologist (N.) : a scientist who studies animals and their behaviour
astronaut (N.) : a person whose job involves travelling and working in a spacecraftCorrect Option: C
ornithologist (N.) : a person who studies birds
dermatologist (N.) : a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases
zoologist (N.) : a scientist who studies animals and their behaviour
astronaut (N.) : a person whose job involves travelling and working in a spacecraft
- Placing a thing beside another
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juxtapose (V.) : to put people/ things together in order to show a contrast/ a new relationship between them
impose (V.) : to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to force to have a deal that is difficult or unpleasant
repose (V.) : to rest, sleep or feel calm
expose (V.) : to make known to the public, information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secretCorrect Option: C
juxtapose (V.) : to put people/ things together in order to show a contrast/ a new relationship between them
impose (V.) : to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to force to have a deal that is difficult or unpleasant
repose (V.) : to rest, sleep or feel calm
expose (V.) : to make known to the public, information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
- One who does not follow the usual rules of social life
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bohemian (N.) : a person who is involved with the arts, who lives in a very informal way without following accepted rules of behaviour
artisan (N.) : a person who does skilled work making things with his hands; craftsman
partisan (N.) : a person who strongly supports a particular leader, group or idea; follower
physician (N.) : a doctor, who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery; general practitionerCorrect Option: A
bohemian (N.) : a person who is involved with the arts, who lives in a very informal way without following accepted rules of behaviour
artisan (N.) : a person who does skilled work making things with his hands; craftsman
partisan (N.) : a person who strongly supports a particular leader, group or idea; follower
physician (N.) : a doctor, who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery; general practitioner
- The first public speech delivered by a person
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maiden speech (N.) : the first speech made by a person inaugural
speech (N.) : an official speech marking the beginning of something important trial
speech (N.) : the speech which is tried/tested/practised before being delivered marathon
speech (N.) : a long speech that needs prolonged effort and attentionCorrect Option: A
maiden speech (N.) : the first speech made by a person inaugural
speech (N.) : an official speech marking the beginning of something important trial
speech (N.) : the speech which is tried/tested/practised before being delivered marathon
speech (N.) : a long speech that needs prolonged effort and attention
- Wild and noisy disorder
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pandemonium (N.) : a situation in which there is a lot of noise, activity and confusion, because people are angry/frightened;chaos
agitation (N.) : worry and anxiety that you show by behaving in a nervous way
revolution (N.) : a great change in conditions, ways of working, beliefs, etc. that affects a large number of people
stir (N.) : to try to cause troubleCorrect Option: C
pandemonium (N.) : a situation in which there is a lot of noise, activity and confusion, because people are angry/frightened;chaos
agitation (N.) : worry and anxiety that you show by behaving in a nervous way
revolution (N.) : a great change in conditions, ways of working, beliefs, etc. that affects a large number of people
stir (N.) : to try to cause trouble