One Word Substitution Quiz

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What does the term 'abrogate' mean?

  • To withdraw formally (correct)
  • To make worse
  • To condense
  • To accelerate

Which term describes the fear of high places?

  • Acrophobia (correct)
  • Amphibious
  • Agnostic
  • Aesthetics

What does 'absolute zero' represent?

  • The boiling point of water
  • The temperature at which molecular motion ceases (correct)
  • The highest temperature possible
  • The freezing point of ice

What is the meaning of 'altruist'?

<p>One who works for the good of others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acoustic' relate to?

<p>The properties of sound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to sand deposited by running water?

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

What is an 'ammeter' used for?

<p>Measuring electrical currents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aeronautics' study?

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Which word describes being needle-shaped?

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What does 'amnesty' refer to?

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Flashcards

Aborigines

The original inhabitants of a country.

Absolute Zero

The point at which all molecular motion stops.

Accelerate

To cause something to move faster.

Acerose

Needle-shaped.

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Access

Means of approaching or entering something.

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Acoustics

Relating to sound.

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Altruist

Someone who works for the good of others.

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Amateur

Someone who does something as a hobby, not professionally.

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Amphibian

An animal that can live on both land and water.

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Ample

Enough or more than enough.

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Study Notes

One Word Substitution List

  • Abdurate: Unmovable, stubborn, unyielding
  • Aborigines: Original inhabitants of a country
  • Abridge: To condense
  • Absolute Zero: The standing point of absolute temperature where all molecular motion eases
  • Accelerate: Cause to move faster
  • Acerose: Needle shaped
  • Access: Means of approaching
  • Acoustics: Relating to sound
  • Acrophobia: Pathological fear of high places
  • Acumen: Superior mental acuteness
  • Ad hoc: For the purpose
  • Adolescence: A stage of growth between boyhood and youth
  • Adulation: Excessive devotion
  • Aerial: Living in the air
  • Aeronautics: Science of flight of aeroplanes
  • Aesthetic: A love of beauty
  • Affidavit: A written statement given on oath
  • Affinity: Having a natural attention to
  • Aggravate: To make worse
  • Aglophoble: A person who hates England
  • Agnostic: One who thinks that everything is know through god only.
  • Alimony: Money given to a woman who divorces her husband
  • Allegory: Description of a subject with symbolical representation to another
  • Allusive: Having reference to something
  • Alluvial: Sandy soil deposited by running water
  • Alpinism: Mountain climbing
  • Altimeter: Instrument used for measuring altitudes in aircraft
  • Altruist: One who works for the good of others
  • Amateur: One who learns a subject as a hobby
  • Ammeter: Instrument used for measuring the electrical currents in amperes
  • Amnesty: General pardon of the offenses against gout
  • Amoyan: Strong and powerful woman
  • Amphibian: Living/operating on land and water
  • Amphibious: Animals that can be live on land and water
  • Ample: Adequate or more than adequate - in extent, size, etc.

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