One Word Substitutes
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
- Study of the nature of God
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theology (N.) : the study of religion and beliefs
philology (N.) : the scientific study of the development of language or of a particular language
humanism (N.) : a system of thought that considers that solving human problems with the help of reason is more inportant than religious beliefs. It emphasises the fact that the basic nature of humans is good
philosophy (N.) : the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of the human lifeCorrect Option: B
theology (N.) : the study of religion and beliefs
philology (N.) : the scientific study of the development of language or of a particular language
humanism (N.) : a system of thought that considers that solving human problems with the help of reason is more inportant than religious beliefs. It emphasises the fact that the basic nature of humans is good
philosophy (N.) : the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of the human life
- That which cannot be defeated
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invincible (Adj.) : too strong to be defeated/ changed; unconquerable
invulnerable (Adj.) : that cannot be harmed/ defeated; safe
infallible (Adj.) : never wrong; never making mistakes; that never fails
indictable (Adj.) : (of a crime) for which you can be indicted (to officially charge somebody)Correct Option: A
invincible (Adj.) : too strong to be defeated/ changed; unconquerable
invulnerable (Adj.) : that cannot be harmed/ defeated; safe
infallible (Adj.) : never wrong; never making mistakes; that never fails
indictable (Adj.) : (of a crime) for which you can be indicted (to officially charge somebody)
- A decorative handwriting
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calligraphy (N.) : beautiful writing using a special pen/ brush
manuscript (N.) : a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed
inscription : words written in the front of a book or cut in stone/ metal
hagiography : a book about the life of a person that praises him too muchCorrect Option: A
calligraphy (N.) : beautiful writing using a special pen/ brush
manuscript (N.) : a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed
inscription : words written in the front of a book or cut in stone/ metal
hagiography : a book about the life of a person that praises him too much
- A person difficult to please
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fastidious (Adj.) : meticulous; being careful that every detail of something is correct; hard to please
callous (Adj.) : cruel; unfeeling; not caring about other people’s feelings or suffering
sadist (N.) : a person who gets pleasure from hurting other people (sexual)
ferocious (Adj.) : very strong; savage; very aggressive/ violentCorrect Option: A
fastidious (Adj.) : meticulous; being careful that every detail of something is correct; hard to please
callous (Adj.) : cruel; unfeeling; not caring about other people’s feelings or suffering
sadist (N.) : a person who gets pleasure from hurting other people (sexual)
ferocious (Adj.) : very strong; savage; very aggressive/ violent
- A list of passengers and luggage
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waybill (N.) : a receipt from the carrier for the goods being shipped; bill of lading ; a list of passengers/ goods being carried on a vehicle
wagon (N.) : a railway/ rail road truck for carrying goods
wirepuller (N.) : a person who is able to control or influence events without realizing it
whist (N.) : a card game for two pairs of players in which each pair tries to win the most cardsCorrect Option: A
waybill (N.) : a receipt from the carrier for the goods being shipped; bill of lading ; a list of passengers/ goods being carried on a vehicle
wagon (N.) : a railway/ rail road truck for carrying goods
wirepuller (N.) : a person who is able to control or influence events without realizing it
whist (N.) : a card game for two pairs of players in which each pair tries to win the most cards