One Word Substitution Quiz

One Word Substitution for Generic Terms

• Abdication: An act of giving up a throne or a position of power.
• Almanac: An annual calendar that includes important dates, statistical information, and astronomical data.
• Amphibian: A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is born in water and breathes with gills.
• Allegory: A story, poem, or picture that has a hidden meaning, often a moral or political one.
• Axiom: A statement or proposition that serves as a basis for a structured system.
• Belligerent: A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, recognized by international law.
• Biopsy: An examination of tissues from a living body to determine the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
• Blasphemy: Speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
• Chronology: The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
• Crusade: A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.
• Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.

One Word Substitution for Government/Systems

• Anarchy: A state of disorder due to the absence or disregard of governing authority.
• Aristocracy: A form of government where power is held by the nobility.
• Autocracy: A system of government ruled by one person with absolute power.
• Autonomy: A self-governing country or region.
• Bureaucracy: A system of government where important decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.
• Democracy: A system of government where the whole population or eligible members, typically through elected representatives, make decisions.
• Gerontocracy: A state or society governed by old people.
• Kakistocracy: A state or country governed by the least qualified or most unscrupulous citizens.
• Neocracy: Government by new or inexperienced hands.
• Ochlocracy: Government by the populace.
• Oligarchy: A small group of people controlling a country or organization.
• Plutocracy: Government by the wealthy.
• Secular: Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

One Word Substitution for Venue/Spot

• Archives: A collection of historical documents or records.
• Aviary: A large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds.
• Abattoir: A building where animals are butchered.
• Apiary: A place where bees are kept.
• Aquarium: A building containing tanks of live fish of different species.
• Arena: A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict.
• Arsenal: A collection of weapons and military equipment.
• Asylum: An institution for people with mental illnesses.
• Burrow: A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal.
• Cache: A collection of items stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

One Word Substitution for Person/People

• Agnostic: Someone who is unsure about the existence of God.
• Arsonist: A person who deliberately sets fire to a building.
• Amateur: Someone who does something for pleasure rather than as a profession.
• Ambidextrous: Someone who can use both hands with equal ease.
• Auditor: Someone who makes an official examination of accounts.
• Anarchist: A person who believes in or promotes lawlessness.
• Apostate: Someone who has changed their faith.
• Atheist: Someone who does not believe in the existence of God.
• Arbitrator: A person appointed by two parties to settle a dispute.
• Ascetic: Someone who leads an austere life.
• Amateur: Someone who does something for pleasure rather than as a profession.
• Ambidextrous: Someone who can use both hands with equal ease.
• Bohemian: An unconventional style of living.
• Cacographer: Someone bad at spelling.
• Cannibal: Someone who eats human flesh.
• Chauvinist: A person who displays aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
• Connoisseur: A critical judge of art or craft.