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.
- The study of religion and religious ideas and beliefs
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theology (N.) : the study of religion and beliefs
theocracy (N.) : government of a country by religious leaders
theosophy (N.) : a religious system of thought that tries to know God by means of meditation, prayer, etc.
theism (N.) : belief in the existence of GodCorrect Option: C
theology (N.) : the study of religion and beliefs
theocracy (N.) : government of a country by religious leaders
theosophy (N.) : a religious system of thought that tries to know God by means of meditation, prayer, etc.
theism (N.) : belief in the existence of God
- One who is indifferent to pleasure and pain
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stoic (N.) : a person who is able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining/showing what he is feeling
ascetic (N.) : not allowing yourself physical pleasures, especially for religious reasons
esoteric (N.) : likely to be understood or enjoyed by only a few people with special knowledge or interest
sceptical (N.) : having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happenCorrect Option: C
stoic (N.) : a person who is able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining/showing what he is feeling
ascetic (N.) : not allowing yourself physical pleasures, especially for religious reasons
esoteric (N.) : likely to be understood or enjoyed by only a few people with special knowledge or interest
sceptical (N.) : having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen
- A place where Jews worship according to their religion
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synagogue (N.) : a building where the Jews meet for religious worship and teaching
cathedral (N.) : the main church of a district, under the care of a Bishop (a priest of high rank)
chapel (N.) : a small building/ room used for Christian worship in a school, prison, large private house, etc.
demagogue (N.) : a political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion rather than reasonCorrect Option: B
synagogue (N.) : a building where the Jews meet for religious worship and teaching
cathedral (N.) : the main church of a district, under the care of a Bishop (a priest of high rank)
chapel (N.) : a small building/ room used for Christian worship in a school, prison, large private house, etc.
demagogue (N.) : a political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion rather than reason
- An area of land that is controlled by a ruler
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dominion (N.) : an area of land controlled by one ruler
colony (N.) : a country or an area that is governed by people from another, more powerful country
country (N.) : an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
municipality (N.) : a town, city or district with its own local governmentCorrect Option: B
dominion (N.) : an area of land controlled by one ruler
colony (N.) : a country or an area that is governed by people from another, more powerful country
country (N.) : an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
municipality (N.) : a town, city or district with its own local government
- One who is greedy
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voracious (Adj.) : greedy; eating or wanting large amounts of food
avaricious (Adj.) : extreme desire for wealth
carnivorous (Adj.) : animals that eat meat
omnivorous (Adj.) : eating all types of food (plants and meat)Correct Option: A
voracious (Adj.) : greedy; eating or wanting large amounts of food
avaricious (Adj.) : extreme desire for wealth
carnivorous (Adj.) : animals that eat meat
omnivorous (Adj.) : eating all types of food (plants and meat)