Sunday, December 25, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 9

  1. HALLOWED
  2. a. Decayed      b. Sacred
    c. historical   d. Ancient
    
  3. CREDENCE
  4. a. Preference b. Credit
    c. Assurance  d. Belief
    
  5. VILIFY
  6. a. Defame     b. Perform
    c. Commend    d. Communicate
    
  7. EMPIRICAL
  8. a. Spiritual  b. Royal
    c. Practical  d. Theoretical
    
  9. MOLLIFY
  10. a. Flatter     b. Appease
    c. Sympathise  d. Avenge
    
  11. PASTIME
  12. a. Tardiness  b. Recreation
    c. Memory     d. Antiquity
    
  13. CHARTER
  14. a. Announcement  b. Article
    c. Declaration   d. Document
    
  15. THWARTED
  16. a. Accepted  b. Opposed
    c. Diverted  d. Advocated
    
  17. VOCATION
  18. a. Hobby    b. Occupation
    c. Post     d. Employment
    
  19. PRATTLE
  20. a. Construct   b. Loiter
    c. Chatter     d. Meditate
    
  21. FLOUNDER
  22. a. Run     b. Fluctuate
    c. Jump    d. Stumble
    
  23. COY
  24. a. Beautiful  b. Sweet
    c. Talented   d. Shy
    
  25. ERUDITE
  26. a. Strong   b. Precious
    c. Learned  d. Courteous
    
  27. GRIPE
  28. a. Compliment  b. Journey
    c. Resentment  d. Satisfaction
    
  29. EXTRANEOUS
  30. a. Shallow      b. Superficial
    c. Irrelevant   d. Nonsensical
    
  31. PROCURE
  32. a. Obtain  b. Endanger
    c. Incur   d. Rescue
    
  33. MAVERIK
  34. a. Reformer   b. Unorthodox
    c. Novice     d. Conservative
    
  35. COMMENSURATE
  36. a. Appropriate   b. Beginning
    c. Proportionate d. Measurable
    
  37. ADAGE
  38. a. Mystery  b. Request
    c. Order    d. Proverb
    
  39. DAUNT
  40. a. Detain  b. Annoy
    c. Abuse   d. Intimidate
    




Answers:-
1.(b) 2.(b) 3.(a) 4.(c) 5.(b) 6.(b) 7.(d) 8.(b)
9.(b) 10.(c) 11.(d) 12.(d) 13.(c) 14.(a) 15.(c) 16.(a)
17.(b) 18.(c) 19.(d) 20.(d)
    

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 8

  1. CONSOLIDATE
  2. a. Contrive  b. Connive
    c. Unite     d. Conspire
    
  3. BAWDY
  4. a. Crude  b. Vulgar
    c. Proud  d. Arrogant
    
  5. JEER
  6. a. Inspire    b. Enjoy
    c. Encourage  d. Ridicule
    
  7. COGNOSCENTE
  8. a. Speculator  b. Teacher
    c. Critic      d. Preacher
    
  9. BUFF
  10. a. Polish b. Insult
    c. Injure d. Sweep
    
  11. FANCIFUL
  12. a. Unreal    b. Faithful
    c. Glorious  d. Eccentric
    
  13. AVARICIOUS
  14. a. Abundant  b. Envious
    c. Greedy    d. Unwilling
    
  15. BIZARRE
  16. a. Happy    b. Grotesque
    c. Refined  d. Boisterous
    
  17. DEMURE
  18. a. Intentional b. Retiring
    c. Unreserved  d. Blunt
    
  19. KOWTOW
  20. a. Respect  b. Illuminate
    b. Practice d. Blockhead
    
  21. BESIEGED
  22. a. Encircled  b. Skirted
    c. Troubled   d. Destroyed
    
  23. STERNUTATION
  24. a. Sneezing  b. Trepidation
    c. Reversal  d. Hardening
    
  25. JINGOISTIC
  26. a. Victorious  b. Compromise
    c. Cooperative d. Dashing
    
  27. YOKEL
  28. a. Illiterate  b. Simple-minded
    c. Canny       d. Crafty
    
  29. GERMANE
  30. a. Cruel      b. Relevant
    c. Obstinate  d. Smart
    
  31. COUNTERMAND
  32. a. Criticize  b. Cancel
    c. Devastate  d. Intrigue
    
  33. APLOMB
  34. a. Agitation  b. Noise
    c. Sacrifice  d. Self-control
    
  35. ABROGATION
  36. a. Abridgement b. Deprivation
    c. Annulation  d. Dismissal
    
  37. PLACID
  38. a. Clear     b. Calm
    c. Enjoyable d. Dull
    
  39. MAGNILOQUENT
  40. a. Amusing   b. Boastful
    c. Humorous  d. Tactful
    

Answers:-
1.(c) 2.(b) 3.(d) 4.(c) 5.(a) 6.(a) 7.(c) 8.(b)
9.(b) 10.(a) 11.(a) 12.(a) 13.(d) 14.(b) 15.(b) 16.(b)
17.(d) 18.(c) 19.(b) 20.(b)

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 7

  1. PROMISCUOUS
  2. a. Casual       b. Selective
    c. Discriminate d. Pure
    
  3. KEMP
  4. a. Professional b. Parasite
    c. Tent         d. Champion
    
  5. UNCANNY
  6. a. Unmistaken b. Strange
    c. Fearful    d. Internal
    
  7. UNDULATE
  8. a. Retard b. Decrease
    c. Wave   d. Flood
    
  9. VORACIOUS
  10. a. Quick   b. Angry
    c. Hungry  d. Wild
    
  11. PESTER
  12. a. Console  b. Disturb
    c. Gratify  d. Torture
    
  13. REDUNDANT
  14. a. Rude        b. Brutish
    c. Superfluous d. Coarse
    
  15. INEVITABLE
  16. a. Unavoidable b. Probable
    c. Expected    d. Fixed
    
  17. VENDETTA
  18. a. Feud  b. Friendship
    c. Moral d. Threat
    
  19. SMEAR
  20. a. Encourage  b. Quarrel
    c. Avoid      d. Mark
    
  21. CALUMNIATE
  22. a. Approve b. Slander
    c. Warn    d. Delay
    
  23. PARVENU
  24. a. Pretender  b. Privileged
    c. Royal      d. Intelligent
    
  25. GRAND
  26. a. Noble  b. Aristocratic
    c. Great  d. Splendid
    
  27. ATTRITION
  28. a. Friction   b. Decline
    c. Suffering  d. Attraction
    
  29. MURKY
  30. a. Ugly b. Dishonest
    c. Dull d. Lazy
    
  31. LAPIDARY
  32. a. High-sounding b. Abusive
    c. Dignified     d. Harmful
    
  33. MOVING
  34. a. Turning  b. Shifting
    c. toying   d. Taking
    
  35. MORDANT
  36. a. Mild      b. Sarcastic
    c. Festering d. Depressed
    
  37. FOMENT
  38. a. Incite   b. Restrict
    c. Rectify  d. Pacify
    
  39. DAUB
  40. a. Publish b. Advertise
    c. Paint   d. Propagate
    

Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(d) 3.(b) 4.(c) 5.(c) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(a)
9.(a) 10.(d) 11.(b) 12.(a) 13.(d) 14.(a) 55.(a) 16.(c)
17.(b) 18.(b) 19.(a) 20.(c)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 6

  1. CATALOGUE
  2. a. Menu  b. Record
    c. List  d. Pamphlet
    
  3. OVERSTRUNG
  4. a. Concerned b. Active
    c. Sensitive d. Energetic
    
  5. GREGARIOUS
  6. a. Sociable   b. Turbulent
    c. Pugnacious d. Clumsy
    
  7. ACCOST
  8. a. Hesitate b. Speculate
    c. Insult   d. Address
    
  9. DEFUNCT
  10. a. Active  b. Clever
    c. Alive   d. Extinct
    
  11. SAGACITY
  12. a. Morality b. Wisdom
    c. Sanity   d. Uprightness
    
  13. ANGST
  14. a. Anxiety b. Pride
    c. Modesty d. Simplicity
    
  15. KULAK
  16. a. Fortress b. Priest
    c. Insane   d. Farmer
    
  17. SALACITY
  18. a. Recession  b. Indecency
    c. Depression d. Bliss
    
  19. VULGAR
  20. a. Enthusiastic b. Wild
    c. Coarse       d. Noisy
    
  21. UMBRAGE
  22. a. Sensitive  b. Shabbiness
    c. Premature  d. Resentment
    
  23. EMULATE
  24. a. Trying to do as well b. Enable
    c. Likely to be late    d. Inspite to win
    
  25. AMNESTY
  26. a. Revolt   b. Privilege
    c. Farewell d. Pardon
    
  27. HIATUS
  28. a. Gap   b. Contempt
    c. Tight d. Narrow
    
  29. KITTY
  30. a. Romantic    b. Cheap
    c. pooled fund d. Drowsy
    
  31. FRAGMENT
  32. a. Dissection b. Cut
    c. Crumble    d. Scrap
    
  33. CADGE
  34. a. Beg    b. Hide
    c. Bicker d. Imprison
    
  35. EXORCISE
  36. a. Expel   b. Expose
    c. Explain d. Mock
    
  37. AMBITION
  38. a. Plan   b. Proclamation
    c. Desire d. Decision
    
  39. TAINT
  40. a. Soil  b. Stain
    c. Dirty d. Corrupt
    

Answers:-
1.(c) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(d) 5.(d) 6.(b) 7.(a) 8.(d)
9.(b) 10.(c) 11.(d) 12.(a) 13.(d) 14.(a) 15.(c) 16.(d)
17.(a) 18.(a) 19.(c) 20.(d)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 5

  1. LETHERGY
  2. a. Laxity    b. Impassivity
    c. Serenity  d. Listlessness
    
  3. VERATE
  4. a. Scold     b. Judge
    c. Downgrade d. Deny
    
  5. MORIBUND
  6. a. Stagnant  b. Gloomy
    c. Dying     d. Superfluous
    
  7. REBATE
  8. a. Loss         b. Refund
    c. Compensation d. Discount
    
  9. BEMOAN
  10. a. Lament   b. Soothe
    c. Denounce d. Loathe
    
  11. SPITE
  12. a. Concern  b. Admiration
    c. Malice   d. Indifference
    
  13. PROLIFIC
  14. a. Plenty   b. Competent
    c. Fertile  d. Predominant
    
  15. DEBILITATE
  16. a. Weaken   b. Attack
    c. Surmount d. Destroy
    
  17. OSTENTATIOUS
  18. a. Pretty  b. Modest
    c. Showy   d. Flagrant
    
  19. AFFABLE
  20. a. Friendly  b. Cheerful
    c. Helpful   d. Neutral
    
  21. DEFLECT
  22. a. Frustrate  b. Cheat
    c. Pervert    d. Depress
    
  23. DAWDLE
  24. a. Assess  b. Evaluate
    c. Fickle  d. Loiter
    
  25. EXORBITANT
  26. a. Odd       b. Ridiculous
    c. Excessive d. Threatening
    
  27. PIVOTAL
  28. a. Movable   b. Crucial
    c. Internal  d. Mechanical
    
  29. VULGAR
  30. a. thoughtless b. Unkind
    c. Coarse      d. Illiterate
    
  31. OBVERSE
  32. a. Bitter   b. Reverse
    c. Opposite d. Adverse
    
  33. MIRTH
  34. a. Sorrow    b. Enthusiasm
    c. Adventure d. Merriment
    
  35. TERRIFIC
  36. a. Big    b. Excellent
    c. Tragic d. Terrible
    
  37. DILIGENT
  38. a. Intelligent b. Energetic
    c. Modest      d. Industrious
    
  39. ABRIDGE
  40. a. Abort    b. Span
    c. Shorten  d. Cross
    

Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(a) 3.(c) 4.(d) 5.(a) 6.(c) 7.(c) 8.(a) 
9.(c) 10.(a) 11.(c) 12.(d) 13.(c) 14.(b) 15.(c) 16.(c)
17.(d) 18.(d) 19.(d) 20.(c)

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 4

  1. EAGER
  2. a. Cleaver  b. Enthusiastic
    c. Curious  d. Devoted
    
  3. PLACID
  4. a. Clear     b. Calm
    c. Enjoyable d. Dull
    
  5. COMMEMORATE
  6. a. Boast      b. Remember
    c. Manipulate d. Harmonise
    
  7. DEIFY
  8. a. Face    b. Worship
    c. Flatter d. Challenge
    
  9. AMENITIES
  10. a. Pageantries b. Privileges
    c. Facilities  d. Courtesies
    
  11. DISPARITY
  12. a. Injustice  b. Unlikeness
    c. Partiality d. Distortion
    
  13. BARBARIAN
  14. a. Arrogant    b. Impolite
    c. Uncivilized d. Unkind
    
  15. LETHAL
  16. a. Unlawful b. Deadly
    c. Sluggish d. Smooth
    
  17. SERENE
  18. a. Solemn    b. Meak
    c. Delicate  d. Calm
    
  19. GRUESOME
  20. a. Hateful  b. Painful
    c. Tragic   d. Frightful
    
  21. SECURE
  22. a. Secret b. Comfortable
    c. Safe   d. Independent
    
  23. TYRANNY
  24. a. Misrule  b. Power
    c. Madness  d. Cruelty
    
  25. OBLIGATORY
  26. a. Useful   b. Required
    c. Stubborn d. Agreeable
    
  27. CONNOISSEUR
  28. a. Ignorant   b. Interpreter
    c. Delinquent d. Lover of art
    
  29. IMPETUOUS
  30. a. Violent   b. Resourceful
    c. Pleasing  d. Rash
    
  31. NEBULOUS
  32. a. Tiny           b. Vague
    c. Insignificant  d. Inadequate
    
  33. WRATH
  34. a. Jealousy  b. Hatred
    c. Anger     d. Violence
    
  35. ABANDON
  36. a. Abscond  b. Discontinue
    c. Neglect  d. Condense
    
  37. BASHFUL
  38. a. Vigilant b. Confident
    c. Shy      d. Hopeful
    
  39. GARNER
  40. a. Distribute b. Decorate
    c. Preserve   d. Collect
    



Answer:-
1.(c) 2.(b) 3.(b) 4.(b) 5.(b) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(b) 
9.(d) 10.(d) 11.(c) 12.(d) 13.(b) 14.(b) 15.(d) 16.(b) 
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(c) 20.(d)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 3

  1. ANCESTORS
  2. (a)Extinct tribes (b)Relatives 
    (c)Forefathers    (d)Old people 
  3. EMBRACE
  4. (a)Impress   (b)Except 
    (c)Embarrass (d)Accept
  5. MEEK
  6. (a)Light-hearted (b)Serious 
    (c)Submissive    (d)Benign
  7. SUFFICIENT
  8. (a)Full   (b)Complete 
    (c)Enough (d)Less
  9. BENEVOLENT
  10. (a)Beneficial (b)Kind 
    (c)Helpful    (d)Supportive
  11. PROMPTLY
  12. (a)Obediently   (b)Quickly 
    (c)Successively (d)Deftly
  13. DRENCHED
  14. (a)Tortured (b)Visible 
    (c)Soaked   (d)Exposed
  15. SUMMONED
  16. (a)Called     (b)Scolded 
    (c)Approached (d)Consoled
  17. SOPORIFIC
  18. (a)Soothing (b)Terrific 
    (c)Supreme  (d)Sleep-inducing
  19. ALLEGIANCE
  20. (a)Servility (b)Obedience 
    (c)Loyalty   (d)Passivity
  21. SALUTARY
  22. (a)Premature  (b)Terrible 
    (c)Disastrous (d)Beneficial
  23. EVOKED
  24. (a)Escaped  (b)Called for 
    (c)Produced (d)Summoned
  25. FLIMSY
  26. (a)Weak      (b)Strong 
    (c)Justified (d)Impulsive
  27. INDIGENT
  28. (a)Indian men (b)Poor 
    (c)Guilty     (d)Untried
  29. ABATED
  30. (a)Reduced   (b)Vanished 
    (c)Increased (d)Stabilized
  31. IMPLACABLE
  32. (a)Relentless (b)Pleasing 
    (c)Dangerous  (d)Courageous
  33. INSOLENT
  34. (a)Violent   (b)Polite 
    (c)Insulting (d)Frivolous
  35. PRAGMATIC
  36. (a)Practical (b)Playful 
    (c)Casual    (d)Clever
  37. FALSE
  38. (a)Find    (b)Untrue 
    (c)Unknown (d)Delay
  39. FEROCIOUS
  40. (a)Fire  (b)Fierce 
    (c)Forth (d)Found



Answer:-
1.(c) 2.(d) 3.(c) 4.(c) 5.(c) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(a)
9.(d) 10.(c) 11(d) 12.(c) 13.(a) 14.(b) 15.(a) 16.(a) 
17.(c) 18.(a) 19.(b) 20.(b) 

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 2

  1. RANCOUR
  2. (a) Prejudice (b) Emissary 
    (c) Hatred    (d) Lend
  3. FICKLE
  4. (a) Changeable (b) Constant 
    (c) Nervous    (d) Poor
  5. GARNISH
  6. (a) Decorate (b) Compose 
    (c) Impress  (d) Impose
  7. FORAGE
  8. (a) Fly       (b) Travel 
    (c) Search    (d) Research
  9. RECALL
  10. (a) Speak (b) Receive 
    (c) Face  (d) Remember
  11. SMEAR
  12. (a) Encourage (b) Quarrel 
    (c) Mark      (d) Avoid 
  13. GRAND
  14. (a) Noble        (b) Great 
    (c) Aristocratic (d) Splendid
  15. CADGE
  16. (a) Beg    (b) Hide 
    (c) Bicker (d) Imprison
  17. KITTY
  18. (a) Romantic (b) Pooled fund 
    (c) Cheap    (d) Drowsy
  19. HIATUS
  20. (a) Tight (b) Contempt 
    (c) Gap   (d) Narrow
  21. MASTICATE
  22. (a) Swallow (b) Organize 
    (c) Meander (d) Chew
  23. MILITANT
  24. (a) Dramatic  (b) Religious 
    (c) Combative (d) Quaint 
  25. OSTENSIBLE
  26. (a) Apparent    (b) Elaborate 
    (c) Traditional (d) Showy
  27. FOMENTED
  28. (a) Formed     (b) Instigated 
    (c) Suppressed (d) Faced
  29. CULPABLE
  30. (a) Capable   (b) Cynical 
    (c) Imputable (d) Troublesome
  31. CONTEMPLATIVE
  32. (a) Thoughtful (b) Calm 
    (c) Serious    (d) Morbid
  33. SCORE
  34. (a) Many  (b) Grudge 
    (c) A few (d) Majority
  35. LANGUISH
  36. (a) Remains neglected (b) Become sick
    (c) Hold grudge       (d) Torture
  37. SCALE
  38. (a) Balance (b) Proportion 
    (c) Quality (d) Sleep
  39. IMPASSE
  40. (a) Confrontation (b) Difficulty 
    (c) Impossibility (d) Stalemate




Anmswer:-
1.(c) 2.(a) 3.(a) 4.(c) 5.(d)6.(c) 7.(d) 8.(a) 
9.(b) 10.(c) 11.(d) 12.(c) 13.(a) 14.(b) 15.(c)16.(a) 
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(b) 20.(d)

Friday, October 7, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 1

  1. ASSIDUOUS
  2. (a) Hardworking  (b) Incompetent
    (c) Superficial  (d) Lazy
    
  3. ASTRAY
  4. (a) Confident        
    (b) A strong belief 
    (c) To go in the wrong direction (d) Surprise
    
  5. IMPEDE
  6. (a) Hinder  (b) Contemplate 
    (c) Incorporate  (d) Inactive
    
  7. RECUPERATE
  8. (a) Instigate  (b) Investigate 
    (c) Recover  (d) Recycle
    
  9. CASKET
  10. (a) Brochure   (b) Fire
    (c) Detect   (d) Box
    
  11. IDIOSYNCRACY
  12. (a) Eccentricity   
    (b) The quality of being loved and admired by all
    (c) Containing expression that are natural  
    (d) Idleness
    
  13. INTRUSION
  14. (a) Something based on the true feeling
    (b) The act of entering a place which is private 
    or where you may not be wanted
    (c) Modification    (d) An argument
    
  15. PROFOUNDITY
  16. (a) The quality of understanding or dealing with a 
    subject at a very serious level
    (b) An opinion based on experience 
    (c) Profanity 
    (d) Special training for a tough job
    
  17. GAOL
  18. (a) Crew  (b) Gangster 
    (c) Jail  (d) Gadget
    
  19. ENVIABLE
  20. (a) Desirable  (b) Interesting 
    (c) Foggy  (d) Unavoidable
    
  21. ADMONISH
  22. (a) Rebuke  (b) Sorrow 
    (c) Amaze  (d) Noble
    
  23. DOLOROUS
  24. (a) Secret  (b) Painful 
    (c) Pacify  (d) Slander
    
  25. SPANNED
  26. (a) Related  (b) Trouble 
    (c) Revive  (d) Crossed
    
  27. LEWD
  28. (a) Sedate  (b) Regret 
    (c) Filthy  (d) Spacious
    
  29. FACINATING
  30. (a) Allure  (b) Falter 
    (c) Inert  (d) Profuse
    
  31. RECIPROCATE
  32. (a) Related  (b) Gambit 
    (c) Mend  (d) Recluse
    
  33. SPECTACLE
  34. (a) Sedate  (b) Sight 
    (c) Salace  (d) Savoury
    
  35. OCCIDENTAL
  36. (a) Opposite  (b) Eastern 
    (c) Wavy  (d) Western
    
  37. IRE
  38. (a) Illicit  (b) Vast 
    (c) Wrath  (d) Sharp
    
  39. ELUDE
  40. (a) Deplete  (b) Exhibit 
    (c) Shun  (d) Zest
    



Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(c) 5.(d)6.(a) 7.(b) 8.(a) 9.(c) 
10.(b)11(a) 12.(b) 13.(d) 14.(c) 15.(a)16.(a) 17.(b) 
18.(d) 19.(c) 20.(c)

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

One Word Substitution 7

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a
group of words.

This is the set-7 of our posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.



  • A place where birds are kept: Aviary.
  • A place where medicines are compounded: Dispensary.
  • The kitchen of a ship: Galley.
  • A place where money is coined: Mint.
  • An underground place for storing wine or other provisions: Cellar.
  • One who attends to the diseases of the eye: Oculist.
  • A person who draws plans for buildings: Draughtsman.
  • A person who deals in clothes and other fabrics: Draper.
  • A person who studies the stars: Astronomer.
  • A person who collects postage stamps: Philatelist.
  • A radical change in the Government: Revolution.
  • Science dealing with sound: Acoustics.
  • Looking into one’s mind: Introspection.
  • A person who spends money recklessly: Spendthrift.
  • Everlasting punishment after death: Perdition.
  • Study of history of the earth; Cosmology.
  • Allowance due to a wife from her husband after separation: Alimony.
  • One who takes delight in excessive cruelty: Sadist.
  • Agreement to stop fighting: Armistice.
  • An extract kept from something spoken or written: Snippet.
  • A disease which spreads by contact: Contagious.
  • Lived at the same time: Contemporary.
  • The place where public, govt. or historical records are kept: Archives.
  • Too much official formality: Red-tapism.
  • A speech delivered without previous preparation: Extempore.

Monday, August 29, 2011

One Word Substitution 6

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of
single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a
group of words.

This is the set-6 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.



  • Water fit for drinking: Potable
  • Lover of mankind: Philanthropist
  • One who has no money: Pauper
  • One who loves mankind: Philanthropist
  • One who looks on the dark side of things: Pessimist
  • One who copies from other writers: Plagiarist
  • One who knows many languages: Polyglot
  • One who goes on foot: Pedestrian
  • A Government by the rich: Plutocracy
  • Practice of having several wives: Polygamy
  • Practice of having several husbands: Polyandry
  • A book published after the death of its author: Posthumous
  • A study of the body: Physiology
  • Murder of a father: Patricide
  • To write under a different name: Pseudonym
  • An animal who preys on other animals: Predator
  • Murder of the king: Regicide
  • One who speaks less: Reticent
  • Violating the sanctity of a church: Sacrilege
  • Murder of self: Suicide
  • One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain: Stoic
  • One who helps others Good: Samaritan
  • An office with high salary but no work: Sinecure
  • A drug or other substance that induces sleep: Soporific
  • One who changes sides: Turncoat
  • One who believe in God: Theist
  • That through which light can pass: Transparent
  • That through which light can partly pass: Translucent
  • One who works for free: Volunteer
  • One who always thinks himself to be ill: Valetudinarian
  • One who can throw his voice: Ventriloquist
  • One who damages public property: Vandal
  • A study of animals: Zoology
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One Word Substitution 5

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a group of words.

This is the set-5 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.



  • A handwriting that cannot be read: Illegible
  • The area over which an official has control: Jurisdiction
  • That which is lawful: Legal
  • The first speech made by a person: Maiden
  • Hater of mankind: Misanthropist
  • One who can do anything for money: Mercenary
  • One who hates women: Misogynist
  • One who hates mankind: Misanthrope
  • A Government by a king or queen: Monarchy
  • Practice of having one wife or husband: Monogamy
  • Murder of a mother: Matricide
  • A person who does not believe in the institution of marriage: Misogamist
  • Science of coins or medals: Numismatics
  • Rule by the mob: Mobocracy
  • One who is a newcomer: Neophyte
  • Science of coins or medals: Numismatics
  • One who is all powerful: Omnipotent
  • An animal or a human being that eats any kind of food: Omnivorous
  • One who is present everywhere: Omnipresent
  • One who knows everything: Omniscient
  • One who looks on the bright side of things: Optimist
  • A Government by the few: Oligarchy
  • That through which light cannot pass: Opaque
  • A place where orphans live: Orphanage
  • A study of birds: Ornithology
  • A thing no longer in use: Obsolete
  • A supposed cure for all diseases or problems: Panacea
  • A person supported by another and giving him/her nothing in return: Parasite
  • Systematic study of election trends: Psephology
  • One who does not care for art, literature etc.: Philistine
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Friday, July 22, 2011

One Word Substitution 4

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a group of words.
This is the set-4 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.


  • One who dies without a Will:Intestate
  • One who cannot read or write: Illiterate
  • A sound that cannot be heard:Inaudible
  • A person who remains unmoved and unaffected by other people's opinions, arguments or suggestions:Impervious
  • A statement which cannot be understood: Incomprehensible
  • One who cannot be corrected: Incorrigible
  • That which cannot be explained: Inexplicable
  • A remedy which never fails: Infallible
  • A method that cannot be imitated: Inimitable
  • That which cannot be satisfied: Insatiable
  • One who is unable to pay his debts:Insolvent
  • That which cannot be hurt: Invulnerable
  • Something that is quickly and easily set on fire and burned: Inflammable
  • The action of looking back on past time: Introspection
  • A thing that cannot be seen with human eyes: Invisible
  • Looking into one’s own thoughts: Introspection
  • Remarks which do not ally apply to the subject under discussion: Irrelevant
  • A loss of damage that cannot be compensated: Irreparable
  • That cannot be altered or withdrawn: Irrevocable
  • One who does not make mistakes: Infallible
  • That which cannot be described: Indescribable
  • That which cannot be avoided: Inevitable
  • That which cannot be defended: Indefensible
  • That which is not likely to happen: Improbable
  • One who lives in a foreign country: Immigrant
  • Murder of an infant: Infanticide
  • A person's peculiar habit: Idiosyncrasy
  • One incapable of being tired: Indefatigable
  • That which is against law: Illegal
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

One Word Substitution 3

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a group of words.

This is the set-3 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.


  • To lay special stress on: Emphasize
  • A state of perfect balance: Equilibrium
  • To root out an evil, disease: Eradicate
  • One who is fond of sensuous pleasures: Epicure
  • One who is quite like a woman: Effeminate
  • One who has strange habits: Eccentric
  • A study of races: Ethnology
  • A study of derivation of words: Etymology
  • To free somebody from all blame: Exonerate
  • Words written on the tomb of a person: Epitaph
  • A speech delivered without any previous preparation: Extempore or Impromptuc
  • Misappropriation of money: Embezzlement
  • A man who has too much enthusiasm for his own religion: Fanatic
  • An exact copy: Facsimile
  • One who is not easily pleased: Fastidious
  • One who thinks only of welfare of women: Feminist
  • One who believes in fate: Fatalist
  • Murder of an brother: Fratricide
  • One who eats too much: Glutton
  • A medicine that kills germs: Germicide
  • One who is easily deceived: Gullible
  • Assembly or parliament in which no party has got clear majority: Hung
  • Work for which no salary is paid: Honorary
  • One who feels sympathetic towards human beings: Humanitarian
  • One who pretends to be what he is not: Hypocrite
  • Murder of a human being: Homicide
  • A grass eating animal: Herbivorous
  • That which cannot be read: Illegible
  • A trade that is prohibited by law: Illicit
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Monday, July 4, 2011

One Word Substitution 2

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of
single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a
group of words.

This is the set-2 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.


  • The science which treats with life: Biology
  • One who has narrow and prejudiced religious views: Bigot
  • A member of the middle class: Bourgeois
  • One who loves books: Bibliophile
  • One who can speak two languages: Bilingual
  • A Government by the officials: Bureaucracy
  • Practice of having two wives or husbands: Bigamy
  • One who is recovering from illness: Convalescent
  • People living at the same time: Contemporaries
  • People who work together: Colleagues
  • A flesh eating animal: Carnivorous
  • Somebody who eats human flesh: Cannibal
  • One who is unmarried: Celibate
  • One who questions everything: Cynic
  • One who can make himself at home in all countries: Cosmopolitan
  • A person who believes easily whatever he is told: Credulous
  • Belonging or pertaining to an individual from birth: Congenital
  • Government by the people: Democracy
  • To take away some one’s right t vote: Disenfranchisement
  • To give one’s authority to another: Delegate
  • A game or batter in which neither party wins: Drawn
  • A game in which no one wins: Draw/Tie
  • To go down in value: Depreciate
  • A diplomatic minister of the higher order sent by a country to another: Diplomat/Envoy
  • A thing that is fit to be eaten: Edible
  • Study of environment: Ecology
  • One who thinks only for himself: Egoist
  • One who is qualifies for election: Eligible
  • To explain something mysterious or difficult: Elucidate
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Friday, June 24, 2011

One Word Substitution 1

One word substitution is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word.In English language there are a lot of single words for a group of words. So, speak precisely and avoid the fear of misunderstood. Let me quote some one words for a group of words.

This is the set-1 of our upcoming posts of one-word substitution.Stay in touch for the next update.

  • One who is out to subvert a government: Anarchist
  • One who doubts the existence of god: Agnostic
  • One who is greedy for money: Avaricious
  • A study of ancient things: Archaeology
  • A study of man: Anthropology
  • A life history written by oneself: Autobiography
  • A book written by an unknown author: Anonymous
  • A Government by one: Autocracy
  • A Government by the Nobles:Aristocracy
  • Do away with wholly: Abolish
  • A shortened form of a word or phrase: Abbreviation
  • A land animal that breeds in water: Amphibian
  • To increase the speed; to hasten the progress of: Accelerate
  • One who calculates premium: Actuary
  • To increase the gravity of an offence or the intensity of a disease: Aggravate
  • To turn friends in enemies: Alienate
  • One who does something not professionally but for pleasure: Amateur
  • A diplomatic minister of the higher order sent by a country to another: Ambassador, Diplomat, Envoy
  • A statement open to more than interpretation: Ambiguous
  • Having opposing feelings: Ambivalent
  • Absence of government: Anarchy
  • A person liable to be called to account for his action: Answerable
  • To rise in value: Appreciate
  • One who does not believe in the existence of God: Atheist
  • One who makes an official examination of accounts: Auditor
  • The life story of a man written by himself: Autobiography
  • General pardon: Amnesty
  • A sentence whose meaning is unclear: Ambiguous
  • Life story of a man written by other: Biography
  • Government by the officials: Bureaucracy

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