One Word Substitutes


Direction: In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

  1. The study of maps









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    cartography (N.) : the art or process of drawing or making maps
    geography (N.) : the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc. geology (N.) : the scientific study of the earth
    atlas (N.) : a book of maps

    Correct Option: A

    cartography (N.) : the art or process of drawing or making maps
    geography (N.) : the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc. geology (N.) : the scientific study of the earth
    atlas (N.) : a book of maps


Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

  1. Customs and habits of a particular group









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    mores (N.) : the customs and behaviour that are considered typical of a particular social group or community; conventions traditions (N.) : beliefs, customs or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
    rites (N.) : ceremonies performed by a particular group of people, for religious purposes
    rituals (N.) : series of actions that are always performed in the same way as a part of religious ceremonies

    Correct Option: A

    mores (N.) : the customs and behaviour that are considered typical of a particular social group or community; conventions traditions (N.) : beliefs, customs or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
    rites (N.) : ceremonies performed by a particular group of people, for religious purposes
    rituals (N.) : series of actions that are always performed in the same way as a part of religious ceremonies



Direction: In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

  1. The study of the origin and history of words









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    etymology (N.) : the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings
    linguistics (N.) : the scientific study of a language
    verbose (N.) : using or containing more words than are needed
    anthology (N.) : a collection of poems, stories, etc. That have been written by different people and published together in a book

    Correct Option: B

    etymology (N.) : the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings
    linguistics (N.) : the scientific study of a language
    verbose (N.) : using or containing more words than are needed
    anthology (N.) : a collection of poems, stories, etc. That have been written by different people and published together in a book


  1. One who walks on ropes









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    funambulist (N.) : a person who performs on a tight rope or a slack rope
    upholsterer (N.) : a person whose job is to upholster (to cover a chair, etc. with a soft material and cloth) furniture acrobat (N.) : an entertainer who performs difficult acts such as balancing on high ropes
    aviator (N.) : a person who flies an aircraft

    Correct Option: A

    funambulist (N.) : a person who performs on a tight rope or a slack rope
    upholsterer (N.) : a person whose job is to upholster (to cover a chair, etc. with a soft material and cloth) furniture acrobat (N.) : an entertainer who performs difficult acts such as balancing on high ropes
    aviator (N.) : a person who flies an aircraft



  1. Belonging to all parts of the world









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    universal (Adj.) : done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group
    versatile (Adj.) : able to do many things
    cosmopolitan (Adj.) : a having experience of many different parts of the world
    secular (Adj.) : living among ordinary people rather than in a religious community

    Correct Option: B

    universal (Adj.) : done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group
    versatile (Adj.) : able to do many things
    cosmopolitan (Adj.) : a having experience of many different parts of the world
    secular (Adj.) : living among ordinary people rather than in a religious community