One Word Substitutes


Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.

  1. A person who worships only one God









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    monotheist monotheist (N.) : a person who believes that there is only one God polytheist (N.) : me who believes in the existence of God/gods philogymist (N.) :a lover/ friend of women theist (N.) : a person who believes in the existence of God/ gods

    Correct Option: B

    monotheist monotheist (N.) : a person who believes that there is only one God polytheist (N.) : me who believes in the existence of God/gods philogymist (N.) :a lover/ friend of women theist (N.) : a person who believes in the existence of God/ gods


  1. One who compiles a dictionary









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    lexicographer lexicographer (N.) : a person who rites and edits dictionaries cartographer (N.) : a person who draws/ makes maps bibliographer (N.) : a person who studies the history of books and their production lapidist (N.) : a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones

    Correct Option: A

    lexicographer lexicographer (N.) : a person who rites and edits dictionaries cartographer (N.) : a person who draws/ makes maps bibliographer (N.) : a person who studies the history of books and their production lapidist (N.) : a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones



  1. Art of working with metals









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    metallurgy metallurgy (N.) : the scientific study of metals and their uses meteorite (N.) : a piece of rock from outer space that hits the earth’s surface metaphysics (N.) : the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence, truth and knowledge metalloid (N.) : a chemical element which has properties both of metals and of other solid substances

    Correct Option: C

    metallurgy metallurgy (N.) : the scientific study of metals and their uses meteorite (N.) : a piece of rock from outer space that hits the earth’s surface metaphysics (N.) : the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence, truth and knowledge metalloid (N.) : a chemical element which has properties both of metals and of other solid substances


  1. A gathering at a religious place









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    congregation congregation (N.) : a group of people who are gathered together in a church to worship God mob (N.) : a large crowd of people, especially one that may become violent/ cause trouble

    Correct Option: A

    congregation congregation (N.) : a group of people who are gathered together in a church to worship God mob (N.) : a large crowd of people, especially one that may become violent/ cause trouble



  1. A place where birds are kept









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    aviary aviary (N.) : a large building for keeping birds in apiary (N.) : a place where bees are kept

    Correct Option: B

    aviary aviary (N.) : a large building for keeping birds in apiary (N.) : a place where bees are kept