ONE WORD SUBSTITUTE

1. Aborigines: The original inhabitants of Australia.

2. Accomplice: A partner in a crime.

3. Ambiguous: A statement which has several interpretations.

4. Ambidextrous: A person having ability to use the left and the right hand equally.

5. Amphibian: An animal that can live both on land and in water.

6. Anachronism: Something out of harmony with time or something attributed to a wrong period of time.

7. Anniversary: Yearly return of a particular date.

8. Anonymous: An undeclared authorship of a work.

9. Antibiotic: A medicine given to counteract poison.

11. Antiquary: A person who collects ancient relics.

12. Antiseptic: That prevents substances from rotting or putrefying.

13. Aquarium: An artificial tank for keeping live fish with water and plants.

14. Archeology: The study or science of historical relics , monuments.

15. Archaism: A word or expression which is longer in use.

16 . Abdicate: To give up throne or any office.

17. Accelerate: To hasten the progress or increase the speed.

18. Adolescence: The period between boyhood and youth.

19. Assimilate: To absorb food completely or understand something totally.

20. Aggravate: To increase the intensity of a disease.

21. Annihilate: To destroy completely.

22. Amateur: A person who does something for pleasure.

23. Barricade: A barrier across a street or road.

24. Blasphemy: Impious words uttered against God.

25. Blockade: Shutting up of a place by enemy forces.

26. Boycott: To prevent all social or commercial relations.

27. Bureaucracy: A government run by officials.

28. Bigot: A person who has prejudiced religious views.

29. Bibliophile: A great lover of books.

30. Blonde: A woman who has a fair complexion and light hair.

31. Brunette: A woman who has dark complexion and brown hair.

32. Botany: The science of vegetable life and plants.

33. Biography: The life history of a person written by another.

34. Biology: The science deals with insects and plants.

35. Cannibal: Man who eats human flesh.

36. Capitalism: The ownership and dominance of industry and business by private sector.

37. Carnivorous: Animals that eat flesh.

38. Cartoon: A humorous illustration of a person or thing in newspapers.

39. Catholicity: A broad out look of an issue.

40. Celibacy: The state of being unmarried.

41. Circumlocution: A round about way of expression.

42. Co-existence: Friendly relations between two nations.

43. Colleague: An associate in an office or profession.

44. Collusion: A secret understanding or agreement between two patties for a harmful purpose.

45. Compatriot: A Person belonging to one's own country.

46. Complacent: A person who is satisfied with one's own character and achievement.

47. Compromise: A peaceful settlement of disputes between two paties.

48. Computer: An electronic calculating machine.

49.  Connoisseur: A sensitive critic and judge of an art.

50. Drought: An extreme dry weather without any rain fall.

51. Diplomacy: The art of conducting negotiation and friendly relations between nations.

52. Dead lock: A situation which brings progress to a stand still.

53. Digress: To wander away from the main topic.

54. Dictatorship: The rule of an autocrat person.

55. Democracy: The government of people.

56. Disciple: The follower of a religious leader.

57. Deadly: A thing or disease which causes death.

58. Defamation: To disrepute a person of eminence.

59. Dissenter: A person who has no faith in the teaching of church.

60. Despot: A ruler with absolute powers.

61. Diplomat: A person who is engaged in the diplomacy of his country.

62. Detective: A person who finds out criminals.

63. Drawn: A game in which neither team wins.

64. Divorce: Legal separation between husband and wife.

65. Edible: A thing that is fit to be eaten as food.

66. Egoist: A person who is self-centered.

67. Eligible: A person who is qualified for a post.

68. Emigrant: A person who leave one country to settle in another.

69. Encyclopedia: A book which gives information on all branches of knowledge.

70. Epicure: A person who enjoys good food and drink.

71. Epilogue: The conclusion part of a drama or a literary work.

72. Epidemic: A disease which is prevent widely at a particular time.

73. Epitaph: Words inscribed on a tomb.

74. Extempore: A speech delivered without previous preparation.

75. Effeminate: A person who has female qualities.

76. Epic: A long poem based on a noble theme.

77. Export: Sending goods to another country for commercial purpose.

78. Eccentric: A person who has strange habits.

79. Eccentricity:Abnormal traits of a person.

80. Flora: The plants which grow in a particular region.

81. Fauna: A person who believes fate.

83. Feminist: A person who champions the cause of women.

84. Fanatic: A person filled with excessive religious sentiments.

85. Fission: Splitting of the nucleus of an atom.

86. Fortitude: The quality of courage in Adverse circumstances.

87. Fratricide: The murder of ones brother.

88. Fiasco: A matter which ends in failure.

89. Flirt: A woman who loves men only for pleasure.

90. Fallible: A person who is prone to make mistakes.

91. Famish: A person who suffers from starvation.

92. Fatal: A disease which ends in death.

93. Gymnasium: A place where physical exercise are practised. 

94. Gravitation: The attractive force of the earth.

95. Galaxy: A group of stars in the sky.

96.  Genealogy: The study of science of a persons descent from his ancestors.

97. Geology: The science of earths crust.

98. Genocide: The killing of a race.

99. Glutton: A person who us fond of eating.

100. Gregarious: A list of words with meanings and expressions.

102.Graminivorus: Animal that live of grass.

103. Germicide: A medicine which kills germs.

104. Geography: The science of earth and its study.

105. Hallucination: Images without objective reality.

106. Hedonist: A person who lives for pleasure.

107. Hypothesis: Supposition made as a basis for reasoning.

108. Hovercrafts: A vehicle that rides on a cushion of air.

109. Horticulture: The art of garden cultivation.

110. Honorary: A post for which no salary is paid.

111. Hereditary: Descending qualities from forefathers.

112. Heresy: Opinion contrary to accept doctrines.

113. Harangue: A prolonged and noisy speech before a large audience.

114. Heterogeneous: A combination of diverse elements.

115. Homogeneous: A combination of similar elements.

116. Homicide: The killing of human beings.

117. Herbivorous: Animals that live on herbs.

118. Isthmus: Narrow neck of land connecting two bigger land masses.

119. Invulnerable: That cannot be wounded.

120. Invincible: That cannot be conquered.

121. Invalid: A person disabled by illness.

122. Intelligentsia: A class or group of people who has independent thinking.

123. Intangible: That cannot be touched.

124. Illiterate: An uneducated person.

125. Impunity: Exemption from punishment.

126. Immunity: Protection against infection.

127. Imminent: That is sure to happen.

128. Immigrant: A person who comes and settles in a country.

129. Intuition: Immediate apprehension by the mind without reasoning.

130. Introspection: Self-examination.

131. Intolerable: That cannot be endured or tolerated.

132. Infectious: A disease transmitted by air or water.

133. Jurisdiction: The extent of a person's authority.

134. Judicious: A person who is sound in judgment.

135. Journalism: That art and. practice of reporting for newspapers and magazines.

136. Jury: A group of judges.

137. Jumbo: A big clumsy person or animals 

138. Golden jubilee: The fiftieth anniversary of an event.

139. Jot: A least possible quantity.

140. Jaundice: A kind of fever which turns the face pale.

141. Joint: A place where two parts are joined together.

142. Jockey: A professional rider of horses in a race.

143. jointure: A widow's portion in property.

144. Kennel: A place where dogs are kept.

145. Kymograph: An instrument for recording blood-pressure.

146. Knell: A funeral bell.

147. Kinder Garten: A school for young children

148. Kodak: A small portable camera

149: Knapsack: A traveling bag made of canvas or leather.

150. Kit: A soldiers traveling kit.

151. Kersey: A kind of coarse woolen cloth.

152. lunar: pertaining to the moon

153. Legible: That can be read clearly (hand writing in particular).

154. Lethol: Something designed to cause death and destruction.

155. Litigant: A party to a law suit.

156. Lucrative: An undertaking or profession that fetches handsome profit.

157. Linguist: A person who is well-versed in many languages.

158. Lubricant: A person who talks much.

161. Lithography: The art of printing drawings and writings on stone.

162. Laboratory: A place where scientific experiments are undertaken.

163. Latent: Power hidden in a man.

164. Livery: A dress meant for servants.

165. Locust: A migratory winged insect.

166. Lullaby: A song designed to put babies to sleep.

167. Liturgy: A kind of public worship in a church.

168. Museum: A building where the exhibition of antiquities, objects of art, and culture are held.

169. Menu: A list of dishes available in a restaurant.

170. Monogamy: The practice of marrying only one wife or husband.

171. Misanthrope: A person who hates mankind.

172. Monopoly: Exclusive possession of the trade in specific commodity.

173. Mortuary: A place where dead bodies are kept for medical examination.

174. Misogynist: A person who hates woman.

175. Monogamist: A person who hates woman.

176. Monotheism: A belief that there is only one God.

177. Maiden: A speech delivered for the first time

178. Migratory: A bird that moves from one region to another.

179. Mediate: Negotiate between opposing parties.

180. Martyr: A person who sacrifices his life for a noble cause.

181. Materialist: A person who is interested in monetary gain or prosperity.

182. Malleable: A metal that can be turned into sheets.

183. Matin: Morning prayers in a church.

184. Meticulous: A person who is very particular about every or minute details.

185. Metropolitan: A person who lives in the chief city of a country.

186. Medieval: Related to middle ages 

187. Microscope: An instrument which magnifies small objects into large ones.

188. Narcotic: A drug which produces sleep.

189. Neologism: A new word coined by an author.

190. Nucleus: The central portion of an atom.

191. Nepotism: Undue favor shown by a person in power to his relatives.

192. Neurotic: A person who suffers from nervous disorder.

193: Neutral: A person who takes neither side in a dispute.

194. Naturalise: To provide rights to a person.

195. Novice: A person who is new to a trade or profession.

196. Nominee:A person named by someone for a job.

197. Nursery: A school for children to play and learn together.

198. Notorious: A person noted for bad reputation.

199. Nudist: A hermit who remains naked.

200. Non-Vegetarian: A person who eats meat.

201. Orbit: The curved path of a planet or satellite.

202. Obituary. A notification or a notice of a person's death in a news paper.

203. Optimist: A person who always looks at the bright side of things.

204. Omniscient: A person who has infinite knowledge.

205. Observatory: A building equipped with a telescope to study and watch the stars and planets.

206. Omnipresent: A person who is everywhere.

207. Omnipotent: A person who has infinite power.

208. Opaque: A thing that can. be seen through.

209. Octogenarian: An old person between 80 and 90 years of age.

210. Octagon: An eight sided figure.

211. Occultist: A specialist in the treatment of eye diseases.

212. Orphanage: A house where parentless children are taken care of and brought up

213. Oligarchy: A government ruled by the few.

214. Orography: The physical geography of mountains.

215. Orchestra: A body of singers equipped with musical instruments.

216. Ostrich: The largest swift-running bird.

217. Potable: That can be carried very easily.

218. Polygamy: The practice of having many wives at the same things.

220. Posthumous: An incident occurring after death.

221. Pedant: A person who has a keen desire to show off his knowledge and leaning.

222. Pseudonym: A pen name used by an author.

223. Perquisite: Gain of profit besides one's salary.

224. Philistine: An uncultured person whose objectives are purely material.

225. Panacea: A remedy for all diseases.

226. Patent: The right to sell and make use of some invention.

227. pacifist: A person who is interested in the complete abolition of war.

228. Passport: A document allowing permission to a person to travel abroad.

229. Panorama: A complete view of surrounding region.

230. Paradox: A statement contradictory to a universally accepted view.

231. Plagiarist: An author or writer who copies from the other books.

232. Patricide: The murder of ones father.

233. Reninue: A group of followers or servants to a man.

234. Radar: Apparatus for finding out the direction and range of aircraft or ship.

235. Red Topism: Excessive official formalities.

236. Regine: Method or government.

237. Reinforce: To strengthen by additional men or material.

238. Reinstate: To restore to its proper place.

239. Radio-active: Capable of producing or sending out some powerful invisible rays.

240. Regicide: The murder of King.

241. Ransom: Money paid for freeing the war Prisoners.

242. Reticule: Ladies netted purse.

243. Retrospective: The art of writing figurative language.

244. Rhetoric: The art of writing figurative language.

245. Renaissance: A period of revival of art and literature.

246. Remuneration: Money given to a person for his services.

247. Radium: A precious metal emitting bright light.

248. Revenue: The annual income of the state.

249. Quadruped: A four footed wild and fierce animal.

250. Quintal: A weight of hundred kilograms.

251. Quatrain: A stanza of four lines.

252. Quiet: A person who likes to lead a peaceful life.

253. Quick: A person who works quickly.

254. Superfluous: More than necessary.

255. Stampede: A sudden rush of frightened animals.

256. Stable: A place where horses are kept.

257. Spinster: An unmarried woman.

258. Solo: A song sung by a single person.

259. Spendthrift: A person who spends money lavishly.

260. Sojourn: A brief or short stay at a place.

261. Sabotage: Want on destruction of a factory or plant by workers.

262. Sacrilege: The violation of sacred things.

263. Scion: The young member of a noble family.

264. Silhouette: A black shadow-like picture on white back ground.

265. Soliloquy: The act of speaking of oneself aloud.

266. Simultaneous: An incident happening at the same time.

267. Sceptic: A person who doubts the religious doctrines.

268. Scapegoat: A person who is made to bear the blame due to other.

269. Truant: A child who stays away from school without leave.

270. Teetotaler: A person who abstains from drink.

271. Transmigration: A kind of belief that the soul passes into another body after the death of a person.

272. Tableau: A group of person arranged to represent a scene or shape.

273. Theist: A person who has faith in the existence of god.

274. Taciturnity: A person who maintains reservedness in speaking.

275. Tenant: A person who stays in a house by paying rent.

276. Tangible: Anything that is definite and clear.

277. Thud: Low and dull sound.

278. Tentative: Something related to worldly matters.

280. Troupe: A group of actors or drama artists.

281. Tribute: A periodical payment paid to the conqueror by the conquered.

282. Trombone: A trumpet like musical instrument.

283. Tradition: A custom or practice passed from one generation to another.

284. Utopian: Something that is perfect and ideal.

285. Ultimatum: A final proposal or warning given by the government or a court.

286. Upstart: A person who has risen into prominence from low rank to wealth.

287. Unanimous: The act of agreement by one and all.

288. Unique: A thing which has no equal or comparison to it or something that cannot be compared.

289. Usurer: A money lender who charges high rate of interest.

290. Virtuoso: A person who has great skill in an art particularly in music.

291. Valetudinarian: A person who is always worried over his health.

292. Virtuoso: A person who has great skill is an art particularly in music.

293. Vacillate: To waver in opinion or resolution.

294. Voluptuary: A person who is interested in sexual pleasures. 

295. Vesper: Evening prayer in the church.

296. Vegetarian: A person who lives on vegetables.

297. Verbatim: The repetition of anything word of word.

298. Versatile: A genius who knows several things.

299. Versatile: A genius who knows several things.

300. Venal: A person who is ready to do anything for sake of money.

301. Witticism: A clever and amusing saying.

302. Windfall: An unexpected fortune or wealth.

303. Widower: A man whose husband is dead.

304. Wardrobe: An almirah where clothes are kept.

305. Watchword: A secret word to call a person.

307. Water Mark: An invisible seal on an important document.

308. Waterproof: A thing which remains undamaged by water.

Waybill: 1 list of passengers and luggage.

310. Whist: A kind of card game.

311. Wire puller: A person who is related to an intrigue.

312. Wagon: A goods carried in a train.

313. Zoo: A place or part with garden where animals are kept for show.

314. Zenith: Highest point in the sky.

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