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.
- 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 structureCorrect 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
- 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 roofCorrect 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
- 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 largerCorrect 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
- 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 researchCorrect 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
- 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 beliefsCorrect 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