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. 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 God

    Correct 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


  1. 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 happen

    Correct 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



  1. 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 reason

    Correct 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


  1. 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 government

    Correct 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



  1. 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)