One Word Substitution Quiz
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What is the term for a poem written about the death of someone loved?

  • Epic
  • Ode
  • Elegy (correct)
  • Sonnet
  • A person who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to him is known as a vindictive.

    True (A)

    The start of words with the same letter is called ______.

    alliteration

    What is the term for a government ruled by a dictator?

    <p>Autocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the state of being acutely affected by external impressions?

    <p>Impressionable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions.

    <p>Vendetta = Paying back injury with injury Reprisal = An act of retaliation Subjugation = The act of bringing someone or something under control Repression = The act of suppressing or restricting something Autocracy = A government ruled by a dictator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A disease which spreads by contact is called a ______.

    <p>contagious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a person who believes that pleasure is the chief good?

    <p>Hedonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes someone who is morally loose or unrestrained?

    <p>licentious (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'sty' is a small enclosure for cattle.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the act of killing one's own wife?

    <p>uxoricide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is a government ruled by nobles.

    <p>aristocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes a person who forcefully takes control of a vehicle?

    <p>hijacker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'serenade' is a song or piece of music played or sung at night under someone's window.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of ancient societies called?

    <p>archaeology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces?

    <p>Medley (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An obituary is a news article that reports the recent death of a person.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a person who entertains people by performing difficult feats?

    <p>Acrobat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ is the soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone.

    <p>Pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:

    <p>Fortuitous = Something to your advantage that happened by chance Pessimist = A person who thinks bad things are more likely to happen Siesta = A short rest or sleep taken after lunch Conglomerate = A corporation made up of different companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'cacophony' refer to?

    <p>Cacophony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Somniloquy is the act of sleeping quietly.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for a family of young birds?

    <p>Brood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    One Word Substitution

    • One word substitution for various phrases
    • Concise and accurate replacements
    • Useful for exams and improving vocabulary

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    Test your knowledge of one word substitutions for various phrases with this quiz. Improve your vocabulary and prepare for exams by learning concise replacements. Challenge yourself and discover how many you can accurately recall!

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