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What is the meaning of the word 'Philanthropist'?
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'?
What is an 'Epitaph'?
An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person who has died
What does 'Obsolete' mean?
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'.
Define 'Illegible'.
What does 'Inevitable' refer to?
What does 'Inevitable' refer to?
What is an 'Aviary'?
What is an 'Aviary'?
Who is a 'Contemporary'?
Who is a 'Contemporary'?
What does 'Stoic' mean?
What does 'Stoic' mean?
Define 'Atheist'.
Define 'Atheist'.
What is a 'Cartographer'?
What is a 'Cartographer'?
What does 'Claustrophobia' refer to?
What does 'Claustrophobia' refer to?
What does 'Omniscient' mean?
What does 'Omniscient' mean?
What is 'Panacea'?
What is 'Panacea'?
Define 'Polyglot'.
Define 'Polyglot'.
What is 'Chronology'?
What is 'Chronology'?
What does 'Extempore' mean?
What does 'Extempore' mean?
What does 'Fastidious' mean?
What does 'Fastidious' mean?
What is the meaning of 'Utopia'?
What is the meaning of 'Utopia'?
What does 'Amateur' refer to?
What does 'Amateur' refer to?
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- Obsolete refers to something that is no longer in use or out of date.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.