One Word Substitutes
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.
- A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly.
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harangue harangue (N.) : a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion hullabaloo (N.) : disturbance usually in protest cacophony (N.): loud confusing disagreeable sounds pandemonium (N.) : a state of extreme confusion and disorder
Correct Option: D
harangue harangue (N.) : a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion hullabaloo (N.) : disturbance usually in protest cacophony (N.): loud confusing disagreeable sounds pandemonium (N.) : a state of extreme confusion and disorder
- A person speaking many languages
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polyglot polyglot (N.) : a person who knows, uses/writes in more than one language conversant (Adj.) : knowing about something orator (N.) : a person who delivers a speech/oration
Correct Option: B
polyglot polyglot (N.) : a person who knows, uses/writes in more than one language conversant (Adj.) : knowing about something orator (N.) : a person who delivers a speech/oration
- Study of cultures
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ethnology ethnology (N.) : the scientific study and comparison of human races eremology (N.) : the systematic study of desert features and phenomena etymology (N.): the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings ethology (N.) : the branch of zoology that studies the behaviour of animals in their natural habitats
Correct Option: D
ethnology ethnology (N.) : the scientific study and comparison of human races eremology (N.) : the systematic study of desert features and phenomena etymology (N.): the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings ethology (N.) : the branch of zoology that studies the behaviour of animals in their natural habitats
- Placing different things in order to create an interesting effect
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juxtapose juxtapose (V.) : place side by side
Correct Option: C
juxtapose juxtapose (V.) : place side by side
- A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings.
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potpourri potpourri (N.) : a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell aroma (N.) : a pleasant, noticeable smell
Correct Option: A
potpourri potpourri (N.) : a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell aroma (N.) : a pleasant, noticeable smell
