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. A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to function









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    totalitarianism (N.) : a form of government in which there is only one political party that has complete power and control over the people
    oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
    dictatorship (N.) : a form of government by a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who has gained it using military force
    theocracy (N.) : a form of government run by religious leaders

    Correct Option: C

    totalitarianism (N.) : a form of government in which there is only one political party that has complete power and control over the people
    oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small group of people hold all the power
    dictatorship (N.) : a form of government by a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who has gained it using military force
    theocracy (N.) : a form of government run by religious leaders


  1. One who collects coins









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    numismatist (N.) : a person who collects or studies coins or medals
    archaeologist (N.) : a person who studies cultures of the past, and of periods of history by examining the remains of buildings and objects found in the ground
    philatelist (N.) : a person who collects or studies stamps
    connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music

    Correct Option: B

    numismatist (N.) : a person who collects or studies coins or medals
    archaeologist (N.) : a person who studies cultures of the past, and of periods of history by examining the remains of buildings and objects found in the ground
    philatelist (N.) : a person who collects or studies stamps
    connoisseur (N.) : an expert on matters involving the judgement of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music



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

  1. Constant efforts to achieve something









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    perseverance (N.) : the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
    patience (N.) : the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining
    vigour (N.) : energy, force or enthusiasm; vitality
    attempt (N.) : an act of trying to do something difficult, often with no success

    Correct Option: D

    perseverance (N.) : the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties
    patience (N.) : the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining
    vigour (N.) : energy, force or enthusiasm; vitality
    attempt (N.) : an act of trying to do something difficult, often with no success


  1. A person who believes in the total abolition of war









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    pacifist (N.) : a person who believes that war and violence are always wrong
    socialist (N.) : a person who believes in or supports the belief that everyone has an equal right to a share of a country’s wealth and that the government should own and control the main industries
    communist (N.) : a person who believes in or supports living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities
    fascist (N.) : a person who supports an extreme political system or attitude which is in favour of strong central government and which does not allow any opposition

    Correct Option: D

    pacifist (N.) : a person who believes that war and violence are always wrong
    socialist (N.) : a person who believes in or supports the belief that everyone has an equal right to a share of a country’s wealth and that the government should own and control the main industries
    communist (N.) : a person who believes in or supports living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities
    fascist (N.) : a person who supports an extreme political system or attitude which is in favour of strong central government and which does not allow any opposition



  1. A four footed animal









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    quadruped (N.) : any creature with four feet
    tetrapod (N.) : any vertebrate that has four limbs/descended from four-limbed ancestors, eg. snake, whale, etc.
    polyped (N.) : something having many legs

    Correct Option: B

    quadruped (N.) : any creature with four feet
    tetrapod (N.) : any vertebrate that has four limbs/descended from four-limbed ancestors, eg. snake, whale, etc.
    polyped (N.) : something having many legs