One Word Substitution (One Word Substitution) | MCQ Quizzes | Category (L/R/A)

Substitute Word: Extravagant Synonyms: wasteful, spendthrift.

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Substitute Word: Extravagant Synonyms: wasteful, spendthrift.

Substitute Word: indefatigable. Synonyms: Tireless.

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Substitute Word: indefatigable. Synonyms: Tireless.

Substitute Word: hydrophobia. Synonyms: aquaphobia.

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Substitute Word: hydrophobia. Synonyms: aquaphobia.

Substitute Word: constellation. Synonyms: Asterism. A constellation is a recognized grouping of stars that forms a distinct pattern in the night sky. These patterns have been given names and stories throughout history, often associated with mythology or folklore. Examples include Orion, Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), and Taurus. An asterism is a smaller, less formally defined group of stars within a constellation or sometimes across multiple constellations. They often form recognizable patterns but aren't officially recognized as constellations. Examples include the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) and the Summer Triangle (formed by stars from three different constellations). So, whether a group of stars is called a constellation or an asterism depends on its size, shape, and whether it has been officially recognized by astronomical societies.

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Substitute Word: constellation. Synonyms: Asterism. A constellation is a recognized grouping of stars that forms a distinct pattern in the night sky. These patterns have been given names and stories throughout history, often associated with mythology or folklore. Examples include Orion, Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), and Taurus. An asterism is a smaller, less formally defined group of stars within a constellation or sometimes across multiple constellations. They often form recognizable patterns but aren't officially recognized as constellations. Examples include the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) and the Summer Triangle (formed by stars from three different constellations). So, whether a group of stars is called a constellation or an asterism depends on its size, shape, and whether it has been officially recognized by astronomical societies.

Substitute Word: hearse. A hearse is a vehicle specifically designed to transport a deceased person's coffin.

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Substitute Word: hearse. A hearse is a vehicle specifically designed to transport a deceased person's coffin.

Substitute Word: Migration.

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Substitute Word: Migration.

Substitute Word: credulous. Synonyms: Gullible

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Substitute Word: credulous. Synonyms: Gullible

Substitute Word: charlatan. Synonyms: fraud. Charlatan: This term specifically refers to someone who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, typically in medicine or science, to deceive others for personal gain. Fraud: A more general term for someone who deliberately deceives others for personal gain. This can include a wide range of activities, such as financial fraud, identity theft, and academic dishonesty. Both terms imply dishonesty and a deliberate attempt to deceive others.

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Substitute Word: charlatan. Synonyms: fraud. Charlatan: This term specifically refers to someone who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, typically in medicine or science, to deceive others for personal gain. Fraud: A more general term for someone who deliberately deceives others for personal gain. This can include a wide range of activities, such as financial fraud, identity theft, and academic dishonesty. Both terms imply dishonesty and a deliberate attempt to deceive others.

Substitute Word: inaudible.

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Substitute Word: inaudible.

Substitute Word: irrevocable. An irrevocable decision is final and cannot be changed or reversed.

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Substitute Word: irrevocable. An irrevocable decision is final and cannot be changed or reversed.

Substitute Word: Hypocrite. A hypocrite is someone who claims to have certain moral standards or beliefs but does not actually live up to them.

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Substitute Word: Hypocrite. A hypocrite is someone who claims to have certain moral standards or beliefs but does not actually live up to them.

Substitute Word: fragile. Synonyms: Delicate, Brittle.

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Substitute Word: fragile. Synonyms: Delicate, Brittle.

Substitute Word: contemporaries.

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Substitute Word: contemporaries.

Obsolete

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Obsolete

Substitute Word: Unscrupulous. Synonyms: Amoral, Immoral, unethical. Immoral: This implies that someone actively engages in actions that are considered wrong or harmful by societal standards. Amoral: This suggests that someone lacks any moral sense or understanding of right and wrong. They may not be consciously aware of ethical considerations or may simply not care about them. The term unethical is also sometimes used, but it generally refers to specific actions or behaviors that violate ethical standards, rather than a general lack of moral principles.

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Substitute Word: Unscrupulous. Synonyms: Amoral, Immoral, unethical. Immoral: This implies that someone actively engages in actions that are considered wrong or harmful by societal standards. Amoral: This suggests that someone lacks any moral sense or understanding of right and wrong. They may not be consciously aware of ethical considerations or may simply not care about them. The term unethical is also sometimes used, but it generally refers to specific actions or behaviors that violate ethical standards, rather than a general lack of moral principles.

Substitute Word: illegible. Illegible: Difficult or impossible to read.

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Substitute Word: illegible. Illegible: Difficult or impossible to read.

Substitute Word: contiguous.

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Substitute Word: contiguous.

A biography is a written account of a person's life, written by someone other than the subject.

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A biography is a written account of a person's life, written by someone other than the subject.

Substitute Word: cacophony. Cacophony refers to a harsh, jarring, and unpleasant mixture of sounds.

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Substitute Word: cacophony. Cacophony refers to a harsh, jarring, and unpleasant mixture of sounds.

Substitute Word: abbreviation.

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Substitute Word: abbreviation.