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.

  1. 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


  1. 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/buy

    Correct 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



  1. 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.


  1. Short speech or poem given at the end of a play or a book









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    epilogue epilogue (N.) : a speech, etc. at the end of a play, book, film/ movie that comments on or acts as a conclusion to what has happened epigram (N.) : a short poem/ phrase that expresses an idea in a clever/amusing way epitaph (N.) : words that are written/said about a dead person, especially on a gravestone epicure (N.) : a person who enjoys food and drink of high quality and knows a lot about it

    Correct Option: A

    epilogue epilogue (N.) : a speech, etc. at the end of a play, book, film/ movie that comments on or acts as a conclusion to what has happened epigram (N.) : a short poem/ phrase that expresses an idea in a clever/amusing way epitaph (N.) : words that are written/said about a dead person, especially on a gravestone epicure (N.) : a person who enjoys food and drink of high quality and knows a lot about it



  1. Accidental good fortune









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    fluke fluke (N.) : a lucky/unusual thing that happens by accident, not because of planning/skill serenpidity (N.) : the fact of something interesting or pleasant happening by chance

    Correct Option: D

    fluke fluke (N.) : a lucky/unusual thing that happens by accident, not because of planning/skill serenpidity (N.) : the fact of something interesting or pleasant happening by chance