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.

  1. One who studies the art of gardening









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    horticulturist (N.) : an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruits, flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants)
    agriculturist (N.) : an expert in agriculture (practice of farming) who gives advice to farmers
    gardener (N.) : someone who takes care of a garden
    botanist (N.) : a scientist who studies about plants and their structure

    Correct Option: B

    horticulturist (N.) : an expert in the science of cultivating plants (fruits, flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants)
    agriculturist (N.) : an expert in agriculture (practice of farming) who gives advice to farmers
    gardener (N.) : someone who takes care of a garden
    botanist (N.) : a scientist who studies about plants and their structure


  1. A pole or beam used as a temporary support









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    prop (N.) : a piece of wood, metal, etc. used for supporting something or keeping it in position
    scaffold (N.) : a platform used while executing criminals by cutting off their heads or hanging them from a rope
    lean-to (N.) : a small building with its roof leaning against the side of a large building, wall or fence
    rafter (N.) : one of the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof

    Correct Option: B

    prop (N.) : a piece of wood, metal, etc. used for supporting something or keeping it in position
    scaffold (N.) : a platform used while executing criminals by cutting off their heads or hanging them from a rope
    lean-to (N.) : a small building with its roof leaning against the side of a large building, wall or fence
    rafter (N.) : one of the sloping pieces of wood that support a roof



  1. Written law of a legislative body









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    statute (N.) : a law that is passed by a parliament, council, etc. and formally written down
    stature (N.) : the importance and respect that a person has because of his ability and achievements; a person’s height
    static (Adj.) : not moving, changing or developing
    statue (N.) :a figure of a person/ an animal in stone, metal, etc., usually the same size as in real life or larger

    Correct Option: A

    statute (N.) : a law that is passed by a parliament, council, etc. and formally written down
    stature (N.) : the importance and respect that a person has because of his ability and achievements; a person’s height
    static (Adj.) : not moving, changing or developing
    statue (N.) :a figure of a person/ an animal in stone, metal, etc., usually the same size as in real life or larger


  1. A person who shows off his learning









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    pedant (N.) : a person who makes an excessive/in appropriate display of learning and is too concerned with small details or rules, expecially while learning or teaching
    educationist (N.) : a person (specialist) in theories and methods of teaching
    exhibitor (N.) : a person/ company that shows his/its work/ products to the public
    researcher (N.) :a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

    Correct Option: A

    pedant (N.) : a person who makes an excessive/in appropriate display of learning and is too concerned with small details or rules, expecially while learning or teaching
    educationist (N.) : a person (specialist) in theories and methods of teaching
    exhibitor (N.) : a person/ company that shows his/its work/ products to the public
    researcher (N.) :a scientist who devotes himself to doing research



  1. A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others









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    altruist (N.) : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human wellbeing
    hermit (N.) : a person who, usually for religious reasons, lives a very simple life alone and does not meet or talk to other people
    volunteer (N.) : a person who does a job without being paid for it; a person who offers to do something without being forced to do it
    martyr (N.) : a person who suffers very much or is killed because of his religious/ political beliefs

    Correct Option: A

    altruist (N.) : someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human wellbeing
    hermit (N.) : a person who, usually for religious reasons, lives a very simple life alone and does not meet or talk to other people
    volunteer (N.) : a person who does a job without being paid for it; a person who offers to do something without being forced to do it
    martyr (N.) : a person who suffers very much or is killed because of his religious/ political beliefs