One Word Substitutes
Direction: In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
- 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 mapsCorrect 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.
- 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 ceremoniesCorrect 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.
- 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 bookCorrect 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
- 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 aircraftCorrect 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
- 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 communityCorrect 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