SR
No |
One Word Substitutions | SR
No |
One Word Substitutions |
401. |
patrimony
Property inherited form one’s father or ancestor. |
402. |
Imposter
A person pretending to be somebody he is not. |
403. |
Clinophobia
Fear of going to bed. |
404. |
Audience
People at a lecture or concert. |
405. |
Transparency
A drawing on transparent paper. |
406. |
Charlatan
A person. |
407. |
Finish
Bring to an end |
408. |
Arsonist
A person guilty of malicious setting on fire or property etc. |
409. |
Camouflage
That which makes it difficult to recognize the presence of real nature of somebody or something. |
410. |
Obstetrician
A physician who delivers babies. |
411. |
Arsenal
Public building where weapons and ammunition are made or stored. |
412. |
Ballad
Poem in short stanzas narrating a popular story. |
413. |
Obsolete
A word no longer in use. |
414. |
Infiltrator
A person who sneaks into a country. |
415. | Hermaphrodite | 416. | Interlude |
Creature having both male and female
organs. |
Interval between two events or two periods
of time of different character. |
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417. |
Gourmet
Connoisseur of choice food. |
418. |
Cannibal
One who eats human flesh. |
419. |
Curator
Official in charge of a museum. |
420. |
Maiden
A person’s first speech. |
421. |
Sacrilege
The act of violating the sanctity of church. |
422. |
Cynic
One who thinks that human nature is essentially evil. |
423. |
Recluse
A person who lives by himself. |
424. |
Noose
The loop of rope with a running knot used to hang a person. |
425. |
Custodian
The caretaker of a public building. |
426. |
Intruder
A person who enters without any invitation. |
427. |
Anemia
Lack of enough blood. |
428. |
Spendthrift
One who does not know how to save money. |
429. |
Excursion
A short journey made by a group of persons together. |
430. |
Parvenu
One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige. |
431. |
Bumpkin
One who comes from a country area and is often considered to be stupid. |
432. |
Palpable
Things that can be felt or touched. |
433. |
Loquacious
One who talks continuously. |
434. |
Elope
Run away from home with lover. |
435. |
Ochlophobia
Irrational fear of crowds. |
436. |
Garrulous
A person who is talkative. |
437. |
Promise
Explicit undertaking to do something. |
438. |
Reproof
An expression of mild disapproval. |
439. |
Infanticide
Murder of new-born child. |
440. |
Credulous
A person who readily believes others. |
441. |
Equestrian
A person who is skilled in horsemanship. |
442. |
Protocol
Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence. |
443. | Sanatorium | 444. | Arbiter |
A place of good climate for invalids. | One appointment by two parties to settle a
dispute. |
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445. |
Dermatology
Medical study of skin and disease. |
446. |
Extravagate
Forcing out (blood, etc.) from its vessel. |
447. |
Strut
Walk in vain, self-important way. |
448. |
Encyclopedia
A book containing summarized information on all branches of knowledge. |
449. |
Expiate
To atone for one’s sins. |
450. |
Mob
People in a riot. |
451. |
Benign
A tumair which is not likely to spread. |
452. |
Glossary
A list of explanation of words, especially unusual ones at the end of book. |
453. |
Lavatory
Room with toilet facilities. |
454. |
Besiege
To surround with armed forces. |
455. |
Inn
Place which provides both board and lodging. |
456. |
Habitat
The normal abode of an animal or plant. |
457. |
Despotism
The rule of a person who tyrant. |
458. |
Portable
That which can be carried. |
459. |
Clearing house
Place where bankers exchange cheques and adjust balances. |
460. |
Ambidextrous
One who can use either of his hands with ease. |
461. |
Polyglot
One who speaks or understands many lnaguages. |
462. |
Anarchist
A person who wishes to throw over all establishments. |
463. |
Boor
Clumsy or ill-bred fellow. |
464. |
Dotage
Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool. |
465. |
Manuscript
A paper written in one’s own handwriting. |
466. |
Monumental
Of outstanding significance. |
467. |
Incomprehensible
A statement which cannot be understood. |
468. |
Blasphemy
To talk without respect of something sacred or holy. |
469. |
Masque
A dramatic performance. |
470. |
Virago
A violent and bad-tempered woman. |
471. |
Felicitate
To congratulate someone in formal manner. |
472. |
constellation
A small, named group of fixed stars. |
473. |
Peel
To remove the skin of a potato or an orange. |
474. |
Flora
The plants and vegetation of a region. |
475. |
Recluse
A person who lives alone and avoids other people. |
476. |
Howdah
Seat on elephant’s back. |
477. |
Inexplicable
Incapable of being explained or accounted for. |
478. |
Peninsula
Land so surrounded by water as to be almost an island. |
479. |
Hallucination
A perception without objective reality. |
480. |
Mutiny
Open rebellion of soldiers and sailors against lawful authority. |
481. |
Epistle
A verse letter. |
482. |
Irreparable
That which cannot be rectified or made good. |
483. |
Tangible
That which is perceptible by touch. |
484. |
Postulate
Something which can be taken for granted. |
485. |
Archaic
Words used in ancient times but no longer in general use now. |
486. |
Bookworm
A person interested in reading books and nothing else. |
487. |
Scullery
A place adjoining kitchen, for washing dishes etc. |
488. |
Kindergarden
A school for infants and young children. |
489. |
Omnivorous
One who eats everything. |
490. |
Piggyback
A ride on someone else’s back or shoulders. |
491. |
Cacographist
A person who is bad in spelling. |
492. |
Archipelago
A sea abounding in islands. |
493. |
Malapropism
Ridiculous use of words. |
494. |
Pot-boiler
A book or picture produced merely to bring |
in money. | |||
495. |
Invulnerable
Incapable of being wounded. |
496. |
Geologist
A person who studies the formation of the earth. |
497. |
Manifesto
Policy of a political party. |
498. |
Condominium
Joint sovereignty exercised over country by two or more countries. |
499. |
Panacea
A cure for all diseases. |
500. |
Stroll
A short walk for pleasure or exercise. |
501. |
Alien
One who resides in a country of which he is not a citizen. |
502. |
Anomaly
Deviation or departure from common rule or standard. |
503. |
Geo-stationary
A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth. |
504. |
Kaleidoscope
A tube filled at one end with mirrors and pieces of coloured glass which shows many coloured patterns when turned. |
505. |
Parable
Story told to illustrate a moral or spiritual truth. |
506. |
Adolescence
Stage between boyhood and youth. |
507. |
Chauvinism
Unreasoning enthusiasm for the glorification of one’s country. |
508. |
Unintelligible
That which cannot be understood. |
509. |
Cartographer
One who draws maps and charts. |
510. |
Misogynist
A person who hates women. |
511. |
Madrigal
Part-song for several voices without instrumental accompaniment. |
512. |
Verbatim
Word for word reproduction. |
513. |
Fatalist
One who believes that everything is pre- destined. |
514. |
Wriggle
To move along with quick, short twisting. |
515. |
Megalomania
A form of madness which gives a person the idea that his importance is very great. |
516. |
Introvert
A person who is more interested in himself rather than anything that is going on around |
him. | |||
517. |
Antidote
Anything which destroys the effect of poison. |
518. |
Chaperon
Elderly woman in charge of a girl on social occasions. |
519. |
Slave
A person who is properly of another and bound to serve him. |
520. |
Numismatist
A person who collects coins. |
521. |
Traitor
A person who betrays a friend. |
522. |
Indispensable
That which cannot be done without. |
523. |
Itinerant
One who travels from place to place |
524. |
Incredible
A story that can hardly be believed. |
525. |
Dirge
A song sung at a burial. |
526. |
Shredding
He spent a long time cutting all the waste paper into pieces. |
527. |
Meticulous
He is very careful and particular about everything he done. |
528. |
Parasite
Virus is a biological entity which lives on another organism. |
529. |
Subterranean
Submarines operate below the surface of the seas. |
530. |
Harbinger
The committee insisted on a total check on all social evils and he was the one who heralded the revolution. |
531. |
Chimerical
The complete eradication of poverty is an unreal and visionary ideal. |
532. |
Evasive
The officer was not willing to take a definite stand on that point. |
533. |
Archives
Every person is not allowed to enter the place where public, government or historical records are kept. |
534. |
Ostler
The stableman at the inn was the only witness to the murder. |
535. |
Mercenary
A soldier who fights for sake of money. |
536. |
Contagious
Disease which spreads by contact. |
537. |
Harem
Women’s part of dwelling. |
538. |
Custodian
The caretaker of a public building. |
539. | Byre | 540. | Honorary |
Shelter for cow. | Unpaid work | ||
541. | Rejuvenate
The advertisement assured the public that the medicine would give back to the user’s their youthful vigour and appearance. |
542. | Belligerent
A nation engaged in war. |
543. | Pant isocracy
Government by all. |
544. | Ambiguous
A sentence which can be interpreted in more than one way. |
545. | Anonymous
A composition which bears no name of the writer. |
546. | A dead letter
A letter which is not claimed by anybody. |
547. |
Dead language
A language which is no more spoken. |
548. |
Decisive
A battle which puts an end to all controversy. |
549. |
Drown
A game in which neither party wins. |
550. |
Extempore
A speech delivered without preparation. |
551. |
Maiden
First speech of a speaker. |
552. |
Fatal
A disease which causes death. |
553. |
Honorary
A post for which no salary is paid. |
554. |
Navigable
A river on which ships can sail. |
555. |
Sanguinary battle
A battle causing lot of bloodshed. |
556. |
Posthumous child
A child born after the deaths of its father. |
557. |
Obsolete word
A word no longer in use. |
558. |
Synonymous
A word which has the same meaning as another. |
559. |
Antonym
A word which has the opposite meaning of another. |
560. |
Voluntary
Service offered by a man of his own accord. |
561. |
Mercenary
The motive of getting some money. |
562. |
Alternative
A choice between two things. |
563. |
Autobiography
The biography of a person written by himself. |
564. |
Manuscript
A document written by hand. |
565. | Panacea | 566. | Sinecure |
A remedy for all diseases. | An office with salary but without work. | ||
567. |
Plagiarism
Stealing from the writing of others and offering them to the public as one’s own. |
568. |
backbite
Speak evil of a person in his absence. |
569. |
Censure
To find fault with. |
570. |
Emigrate
To leave one’s country and go to live in a foreign land. |
571. |
Eradicate
To wipe out. |
572. |
Exaggerate
A game in which neither party wins. |
573. |
Excommunicate
To put out of social circle. |
574. |
Patricide
Murder of one’s father. |
575. |
Infanticide
Murder of an infact. |
576. |
Homicide
Murder of man. |
577. |
Regicide
Murder of the king. |
578. |
Suicide
Murder of oneself. |
579. |
Alien
One who resides in a country of which he is not a citizen. |
580. |
Colleague
One who associated with in some occupation. |
581. |
Contemporary
One who lives at the some time. |
582. |
Linguist
One who is killed in many languages. |
583. |
Philanthropist
One who tries to benefit mankind. |
584. |
Namesake
One having the same name. |
585. |
Novice
One who is new in any business. |
586. |
Optimist
One who looks on the bright side of things. |
587. |
Pessimist
One who looks on the dark side of things. |
588. |
Audience
Those who are hearing. |
589. |
Spectators
Those who are looking on. |
590. |
Illegal
Contrary to law. |
591. |
Animate
Possessed of life. |
592. |
Antiseptic
Prevention of decay. |
593. |
Brittle
Liable to be easily broken. |
594. |
Combustible
Liable to be easily burnt inflammable. |
595. | Credulous | 596. | Edible |
Prone to be believe easily. | Fit to be eaten. | ||
597. |
Eligible
Fit to be chosen. |
598. |
Flexible
Easy to bend. |
599. |
Illiterate
One who can neither read no write. |
600. |
Insolvent
Unable to pay one’s debt. |