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What is the term for a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition?
What is the term for a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition?
Which term describes a person who does not believe in the existence of God?
Which term describes a person who does not believe in the existence of God?
What is the word for a large group of people?
What is the word for a large group of people?
Which of the following terms refers to a person who is recovering health after illness?
Which of the following terms refers to a person who is recovering health after illness?
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What is the term for a secret or disguised way of writing?
What is the term for a secret or disguised way of writing?
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Which term describes a person with sophisticated charm?
Which term describes a person with sophisticated charm?
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What do you call the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing?
What do you call the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing?
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Which term refers to the killing of one person by another?
Which term refers to the killing of one person by another?
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What is defined as a person who behaves without moral principles?
What is defined as a person who behaves without moral principles?
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Which term is used for a person who studies the evolution of mankind?
Which term is used for a person who studies the evolution of mankind?
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What is the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, and classification of animals called?
What is the scientific study of the behaviour, structure, and classification of animals called?
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Which term refers to the study of the properties of sound?
Which term refers to the study of the properties of sound?
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What sound does a rabbit make?
What sound does a rabbit make?
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What sound do dolphins make?
What sound do dolphins make?
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Which of the following animals is known to 'trumpet'?
Which of the following animals is known to 'trumpet'?
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Which of the following is the correct sound produced by ducks?
Which of the following is the correct sound produced by ducks?
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What sound does a cow make?
What sound does a cow make?
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What sound is made by crickets?
What sound is made by crickets?
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Which animal makes a sound described as 'neigh'?
Which animal makes a sound described as 'neigh'?
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What term describes a form of government in which power is held by the nobility?
What term describes a form of government in which power is held by the nobility?
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Which of the following terms refers to an act of renouncing the throne?
Which of the following terms refers to an act of renouncing the throne?
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What is the term for a state of disorder due to the absence of authority?
What is the term for a state of disorder due to the absence of authority?
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Which term describes a solution for all difficulties or diseases?
Which term describes a solution for all difficulties or diseases?
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What is the meaning of the term extemporaneous?
What is the meaning of the term extemporaneous?
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What does the term 'Gregarious' signify?
What does the term 'Gregarious' signify?
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Which one word substitution describes a place where bees are kept?
Which one word substitution describes a place where bees are kept?
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Which term refers to speaking sacrilegiously about sacred things?
Which term refers to speaking sacrilegiously about sacred things?
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What does the term 'Sinecure' refer to?
What does the term 'Sinecure' refer to?
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What does the term 'Aquarium' refer to?
What does the term 'Aquarium' refer to?
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Study Notes
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.
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Test your knowledge on one-word substitutions for various generic terms. This quiz covers a range of vocabulary that is essential for enhancing your language skills. Can you match the substitution to its correct definition?
