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Which section of the book would someone consult to understand the meaning of the suffix '-phobia'?
Which section of the book would someone consult to understand the meaning of the suffix '-phobia'?
- Words for Killing or Killers
- Words Denoting Age
- List of Graphy
- List of Phobia (correct)
The book includes a comprehensive list of idioms and phrases used in contemporary English.
The book includes a comprehensive list of idioms and phrases used in contemporary English.
False (B)
Which appendix in the book is dedicated to root words, their meanings, and example words?
Which appendix in the book is dedicated to root words, their meanings, and example words?
Appendix E
The book contains a list of words related to different forms of ______, such as monarchy and democracy.
The book contains a list of words related to different forms of ______, such as monarchy and democracy.
Match the section of the book with its content:
Match the section of the book with its content:
A student preparing for an exam needs to quickly find words related to the study of the human mind. Which section of the book would be most helpful?
A student preparing for an exam needs to quickly find words related to the study of the human mind. Which section of the book would be most helpful?
The book exclusively focuses on vocabulary relevant to medical professionals.
The book exclusively focuses on vocabulary relevant to medical professionals.
If a reader is looking for words specifically related to different types of fears, which list should they consult?
If a reader is looking for words specifically related to different types of fears, which list should they consult?
The book includes a section dedicated to words describing different forms of ______, such as idolatry and ancestor worship.
The book includes a section dedicated to words describing different forms of ______, such as idolatry and ancestor worship.
Which part of the book provides practice questions for the vocabulary learned?
Which part of the book provides practice questions for the vocabulary learned?
Which word describes a person who can endure hardship without complaint?
Which word describes a person who can endure hardship without complaint?
Amnesia is a condition where one experiences heightened memory recall.
Amnesia is a condition where one experiences heightened memory recall.
What is the term for the scientific study of birds?
What is the term for the scientific study of birds?
A payment made for someone's professional services, often a nominally free service, is called an ______.
A payment made for someone's professional services, often a nominally free service, is called an ______.
Match the term with its correct description:
Match the term with its correct description:
Which of the following is the closest meaning to 'credible'?
Which of the following is the closest meaning to 'credible'?
An 'itinerary' refers to a detailed medical report.
An 'itinerary' refers to a detailed medical report.
What is the study of the origin, development, customs, and beliefs of the human race called?
What is the study of the origin, development, customs, and beliefs of the human race called?
A person who is easily tricked because of being too trusting is described as ______.
A person who is easily tricked because of being too trusting is described as ______.
Which term describes a person who does something for enjoyment rather than as a profession?
Which term describes a person who does something for enjoyment rather than as a profession?
Which of the following best describes the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own?
Which of the following best describes the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own?
A 'recluse' is someone who enjoys large social gatherings and actively seeks out the company of others.
A 'recluse' is someone who enjoys large social gatherings and actively seeks out the company of others.
What is the term for the systematic study of the human mind and its effects on behavior?
What is the term for the systematic study of the human mind and its effects on behavior?
The term for the crime of assassinating a monarch (king or queen) is __________.
The term for the crime of assassinating a monarch (king or queen) is __________.
Match the term with its corresponding definition or description:
Match the term with its corresponding definition or description:
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the behavior of a demagogue?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the behavior of a demagogue?
A dilettante is someone deeply committed to mastering a particular art form or field of study.
A dilettante is someone deeply committed to mastering a particular art form or field of study.
Define ecology
in your own words, emphasizing the key relationships it studies.
Define ecology
in your own words, emphasizing the key relationships it studies.
Before consuming wild mushrooms, it's crucial to determine if they are ______.
Before consuming wild mushrooms, it's crucial to determine if they are ______.
Match the following scenarios with the correct word:
Match the following scenarios with the correct word:
Which of the following best describes a 'cosmopolitan' individual?
Which of the following best describes a 'cosmopolitan' individual?
A 'glutton' is someone who is excessively worried about their health, even when there is no medical basis for concern.
A 'glutton' is someone who is excessively worried about their health, even when there is no medical basis for concern.
What type of government is characterized by a ruler with complete power, often gained through military force?
What type of government is characterized by a ruler with complete power, often gained through military force?
The study of insects is known as ______.
The study of insects is known as ______.
Match the following words with their correct meanings:
Match the following words with their correct meanings:
Which of these actions qualifies as 'fratricide'?
Which of these actions qualifies as 'fratricide'?
To 'exonerate' someone means to increase their blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing.
To 'exonerate' someone means to increase their blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing.
What is the term for a person who studies and compares human races?
What is the term for a person who studies and compares human races?
Something that is too overwhelming or beautiful to be described in words is considered ______.
Something that is too overwhelming or beautiful to be described in words is considered ______.
Which of the following best describes a Democracy?
Which of the following best describes a Democracy?
Which word describes someone who expects bad things to happen?
Which word describes someone who expects bad things to happen?
'Patrimony' refers to the act of killing a parent or close relative.
'Patrimony' refers to the act of killing a parent or close relative.
What is the term for the study of the normal functions of living things?
What is the term for the study of the normal functions of living things?
A person who is new to a skill or job is called a(n) _______.
A person who is new to a skill or job is called a(n) _______.
Match the word with its definition:
Match the word with its definition:
Which word best describes something that is able to be touched or felt?
Which word best describes something that is able to be touched or felt?
A 'philogynist' is someone who has multiple sexual relationships with different men.
A 'philogynist' is someone who has multiple sexual relationships with different men.
What is the practice of a woman having more than one husband called?
What is the practice of a woman having more than one husband called?
A(n) ________ is a man who has sexual relationships with many different women.
A(n) ________ is a man who has sexual relationships with many different women.
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'not clearly understood'?
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to 'not clearly understood'?
Flashcards
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Copying someone's work and pretending it's your own.
Polygamy
Polygamy
Having more than one wife at the same time.
Psychology
Psychology
The study of the mind and how it affects behavior.
Recluse
Recluse
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Regicide
Regicide
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Demagogue
Demagogue
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Dermatology
Dermatology
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Dilettante
Dilettante
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Ecology
Ecology
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Edible
Edible
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Phobology
Phobology
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List of Phobia
List of Phobia
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List of Mania
List of Mania
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List of Phile
List of Phile
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Words for Killing/Killers
Words for Killing/Killers
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Words Denoting Age
Words Denoting Age
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Words Related to Sleep
Words Related to Sleep
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Words Denoting Places
Words Denoting Places
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Logy
Logy
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Graphy
Graphy
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Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
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Democracy
Democracy
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Dictatorship
Dictatorship
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Eccentric
Eccentric
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Entomology
Entomology
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Epicure
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Exonerate
Exonerate
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Extravagant
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Fauna
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Incredible
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Stoic
Stoic
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Alien
Alien
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Amateur
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Amnesia
Amnesia
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Anarchy
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Anthropology
Anthropology
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Archives
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Effeminate
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Gullible
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Novice
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Obscure
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Omniscient
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Palpable
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Parricide
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Patrimony
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Perseverance
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Pessimist
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Philanderer
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Philogynist
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Study Notes
- This book is designed for aspirants of SSC (Combined Graduate Level, Combined Higher Secondary Level, Central Police Organization) and other competitive exams.
- It includes previous years' one-word substitutions from SSC exams and other frequently used English vocabulary.
- The aim is to provide a comprehensive resource for self-learning and vocabulary improvement.
How to Use the Book
- Each entry includes a word, its meaning, a Hindi translation, and a frequency indicator (#A).
Example Vocabulary
- Stoic: Able to suffer pain without complaining.
- Alien: Hostile, strange, or different from what you are used to.
- Amateur: Someone who participates in an activity for enjoyment, not as a job.
- Amnesia: A medical condition involving memory loss.
- Anarchy: A situation without government or control.
- Anthropology: The study of the human race, its origins, and customs.
- Archives: A collection of historical documents and records.
- Credible: Believable or trustworthy.
- Effeminate: Behaving or looking like a woman or girl.
- Feminist: Someone who advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women.
- Genocide: The murder of an entire race or group of people.
- Gullible: Easily tricked due to being too trusting.
- Honorarium: A payment for professional services or a nominally free service.
- Imposter: Someone who pretends to be someone else to deceive people.
- Insolvent: Unable to pay debts.
- Itinerary: A detailed plan for a journey.
- Monarchy: Government by a king or queen.
- Obituary: A notice of someone's death, including their life and achievements.
- Ornithology: The scientific study of birds.
- Cosmopolitan: A person experienced with many different parts of the world.
- Democracy: A system where people vote to elect representatives.
- Dictatorship: A government ruled by someone with complete power, often gained by military force.
- Eccentric: Considered strange or unusual by others.
- Entomology: The scientific study of insects.
- Epicure: Someone with refined taste in food and drink.
- Ethnology: The scientific study and comparison of human races.
- Exonerate: To officially state that someone is not responsible for something.
- Extravagant: Spending or using more than necessary.
- Fauna: All the animals in a specific area or time period.
- Fratricide: The killing of one's brother or sister.
- Glutton: Someone who eats too much.
- Hypochondriac: Someone excessively worried about their health.
- Hypocrite: Someone who pretends to have moral standards they don't have.
- Immigrant: Someone who settles in a country where they weren't born.
- Inaudible: Unable to be heard.
- Incredible: Difficult or impossible to believe.
- Indefatigable: Never giving up or getting tired.
- Indigenous: Native to a particular place or country.
- Ineffable: Too great or beautiful to be described.
- Plagiarism: Copying someone else's work and pretending it is your own.
- Polygamy: Having more than one wife at the same time.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and its influence on behavior.
- Recluse: Someone who lives alone and avoids others.
- Regicide: The killing of a king or queen.
- Sanatorium: A place for treating patients with long-term illnesses or those recovering.
- Secular: Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.
- Demagogue: A leader who uses emotional arguments to gain support.
- Dermatology: The scientific study of skin diseases.
- Dilettante: Someone who dabbles in arts or literature without serious commitment.
- Ecology: The study of the relationships between living things and their environment.
- Edible: Suitable to be eaten.
- Emissary: A person sent on an official mission.
- Empathy: The ability to understand another person's feelings.
- Novice: Someone new to a skill or job with little experience.
- Obscure: Not clearly understood or expressed.
- Omniscient: Knowing everything.
- Palpable: Able to be touched or felt.
- Parricide: The killing of a parent or close relative.
- Patrimony: Property inherited from one's father.
- Perseverance: Continuing to try despite difficulties.
- Pessimist: Someone who expects bad things to happen.
- Philanderer: A man who has relationships with many women.
- Philogynist: Someone who esteems women highly.
- Philosophy: The study of the nature and meaning of the universe and human life.
- Physiology: The study of the normal functions of living things.
- Polyandry: Having more than one husband at the same time.
- Prologue: An introductory speech or section of a work.
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