One Word Substitutions Quiz

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What is the meaning of the word 'Philanthropist'?

A person who endures pain

A person who loves all mankind (correct)

A person who is difficult to please

A person who draws maps

What is an 'Epitaph'?

An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person who has died

What does 'Obsolete' mean?

Something that cannot be avoided

Something no longer in use (correct)

Something that is certain to happen

Handwriting that is difficult to read

Define 'Illegible'.

Handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Inevitable' refer to?

Something that cannot be avoided Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'Aviary'?

A place for keeping birds in a confined space Signup and view all the answers

Who is a 'Contemporary'?

A person living in the same age as another Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Stoic' mean?

A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Atheist'.

One who doesn't believe in the existence of God Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Cartographer'?

A person who draws or makes maps Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Claustrophobia' refer to?

An extreme fear of being in a small confined place Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Omniscient' mean?

One who knows everything Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Panacea'?

A solution for all difficulties or diseases Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Polyglot'.

A person who knows and is able to use several languages Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Chronology'?

An arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Extempore' mean?

A speech or a presentation made without previous preparation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Fastidious' mean?

One who is difficult to please Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Utopia'?

An imagined society where everything is perfect and everyone is happy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Amateur' refer to?

One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

One Word Substitutions

A person who loves all mankind and gives freely to those in need is called a Philanthropist.
An Epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone, often written in memory of the deceased.
Obsolete refers to something that is no longer in use or out of date.
Illegible describes handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read.
An Inevitable event is unavoidable and destined to happen.
An Aviary is a place where birds are kept in a confined space.
A person living in the same age as another is considered Contemporary.
A Stoic person is able to endure pain or hardship without complaint.
An Atheist is a person who doesn't believe in the existence of God.
A Cartographer is someone who creates or draws maps.
Claustrophobia refers to an extreme fear of enclosed spaces.
Someone who knows everything is Omniscient.
A Panacea is a cure for all ills or problems.
A Polyglot is a person who is fluent in several languages.
A Chronology presents events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Extempore describes a speech or presentation delivered without prior preparation.
A Fastidious person is extremely attentive to details and hard to please.
A Utopia is an imaginary society where all citizens are happy and perfect, often described as a place of ideal perfection.
An Amateur is a person who participates in an activity for pleasure, not professionally, and often lacks extensive experience in it.

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Test your knowledge of one-word substitutions with this informative quiz. You'll encounter terms ranging from 'Philanthropist' to 'Polyglot', challenging your vocabulary and understanding of their meanings. Perfect for language enthusiasts looking to expand their lexicon.