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.
- One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession
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amateur amateur (N.) : a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
Correct Option: B
amateur amateur (N.) : a person who takes part in a sport or other activity for enjoyment, not as a job
- Free somebody from blame or guilt
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exonerate exonerate (V.) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for excuse (V.) : to forgive somebody for something that he has done (not being polite, making a small mistake, etc.) reprimand (V.) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of him/his actions ; rebuke acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime
Correct Option: C
exonerate exonerate (V.) : to officially state that somebody is not responsible for something that he has been blamed for excuse (V.) : to forgive somebody for something that he has done (not being polite, making a small mistake, etc.) reprimand (V.) : to tell somebody officially that you do not approve of him/his actions ; rebuke acquit (V.) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime
- Underground place for storing wine or other provisions
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cellar cellar (N.) : an underground room often used for storing things (wine, salt, etc.) attic (N.) : a room/space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things
Correct Option: B
cellar cellar (N.) : an underground room often used for storing things (wine, salt, etc.) attic (N.) : a room/space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things
- A list of explanations of rare, technical or obsolete words
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lexicon lexicon (N.) : a list of words on a particular subject or in a language in alphabetical order glossary (N.) : a list of technical/special words, especially
those in a particular text, explaining their meanings catalogue (N.) : a complete list of items, for example, of things that people can look at/buyCorrect Option: C
lexicon lexicon (N.) : a list of words on a particular subject or in a language in alphabetical order glossary (N.) : a list of technical/special words, especially
those in a particular text, explaining their meanings catalogue (N.) : a complete list of items, for example, of things that people can look at/buy
- Study of the interaction of people with their environment
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ecology ecology (N.) : the study of the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment psychology (N.) : the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour philosophy (N.) : the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life geography (N.) : the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc.
Correct Option: A
ecology ecology (N.) : the study of the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment psychology (N.) : the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour philosophy (N.) : the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life geography (N.) : the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc.