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. Study of cultures









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    ethnology ethnology (N.) : the scientific study and comparison of human races eremology (N.) : the systematic study of desert features and phenomena etymology (N.): the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings ethology (N.) : the branch of zoology that studies the behaviour of animals in their natural habitats

    Correct Option: D

    ethnology ethnology (N.) : the scientific study and comparison of human races eremology (N.) : the systematic study of desert features and phenomena etymology (N.): the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings ethology (N.) : the branch of zoology that studies the behaviour of animals in their natural habitats


  1. Placing different things in order to create an interesting effect









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    juxtapose juxtapose (V.) : place side by side

    Correct Option: C

    juxtapose juxtapose (V.) : place side by side



  1. A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings.









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    potpourri potpourri (N.) : a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell aroma (N.) : a pleasant, noticeable smell

    Correct Option: A

    potpourri potpourri (N.) : a mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell aroma (N.) : a pleasant, noticeable smell


  1. That cannot be expressed in words









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    ineffable ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased ingrate (Adj.) : ungrateful inexorable (Adj.) : that cannot be stopped/changed; retentless

    Correct Option: B

    ineffable ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words indelible (Adj.) : that cannot be removed/erased ingrate (Adj.) : ungrateful inexorable (Adj.) : that cannot be stopped/changed; retentless



  1. An instrument for measuring pressure of gases









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    manometer manometer (N.) : an instrument used for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases barometer (N.) : an instrument for measuring air pressure to show when the weather will change anemometer (N.) : a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind micrometer (N.) : a device used for measuring very small distances/spaces, using a screw with a very fine thread

    Correct Option: D

    manometer manometer (N.) : an instrument used for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases barometer (N.) : an instrument for measuring air pressure to show when the weather will change anemometer (N.) : a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind micrometer (N.) : a device used for measuring very small distances/spaces, using a screw with a very fine thread