English notes for Stat Semester 3 (M&E) By: Zarbab Mazhar Toor

One Word Substitution

One-Word Substitution refers to those types of questions where a sentence or a phrase is simply replaced by
a word that describes the whole sentence. One-word substitution makes the sentence structure more precise.

list of One Word Substitution:

1. Study-related
2. Types of Fear
3. Terms-related
4. Group/Collection
5. Likes/Dislikes
6. Government/Political Systems-related
7. People/Person
8. Profession/Occupation
9. Science/Research
10. Killing/Death-related
11. Sound/Event/Spots

One Word Substitution related to Study

One Word Substitution related to Study

One Word Substitution Phrases

Aviation Study of flying aero planes

Astronomy Study of celestial bodies

The ancient search for a universal panacea, and of the philosopher’s stone.
Alchemy
The medieval version of the study of Chemistry

Acoustics Study of sound and sound waves

Anthropology The study of the evolution of mankind

Astronomy Study of Stars

Botany The study of plants

Biology Study of Living Things

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Calligraphy Art related to ornate, good handwriting

Chronology The science of time order

Demography The study of statistics

Entomology Study of science of insects

Ecology Study of the relation between the organism and their environment

Genetics Study of hereditary, genes and variation in living organisms

Geology The study of rocks and soil

Geography Mapping of earth and its formation

Graphology Study of handwriting

Gerontology Study of various aspects of ageing

Hydraulics Study of the law of the flow of water and other liquids

Lexicography The practice of writing dictionaries

Numismatics Study of collection of coins, tokens, paper money etc.

Ornithology Study of birds

Philology The study of languages

Palaeography The study of ancient writing and scriptures

Psychology The study of Human Mind

Psephology Study of election trends

Theology Study of religion

One Word Substitution related to Types of Fear

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One Word Substitution related to Types of Fear

One Word Substitution Phrases

Ecophobia Fear of home surroundings

Zoophobia Fear of animals

Claustrophobia Fear of closed space

Hydrophobia Fear of Water

Bibliophobia Fear of books

Xenophobia Fear or dislike of foreigners

Necrophobia Fear of dead body

Aerophobia Fear of height

Ophiophobia Fear of snakes

Syngenesophobia Fear of relatives

Nomophobia Fear of being without your mobile phone

One Word Substitution related to Killing & Manias

One Word Substitution related to Killing & Manias

One Word Substitution Phrase

Mariticide The killing of one's husband

Parricide The killing of parents

Genocide The killing of a whole race

Infanticide The killing of a newborn child

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Regicide The killing of a king

Homicide The killing of a human being

Suicide The killing of oneself

Patricide The killing of a father

Matricide The killing of a mother

Fratricide The killing of one's brother

Sororicide The killing of one's sister

Uxoricide The killing of one's wife

Dipsomania Morbid compulsion to keep on consuming alcohol

Kleptomania Morbid compulsion to steal

Bibliokleptomania Morbid compulsion to steal books

Pyromania Morbid compulsion to start a fire

Megalomania Morbid delusion of power, importance or godliness

Nymphomania Morbid, uncontrollable desire on the part of a woman

Satyromania Morbid, uncontrollable desire on the part of a man

Monomania A person with a one-track mind

Mythomania The compulsion to tell lies

Mania Madness with an obsession with something

One Word Substitution related to Things, Events & Places

One Word Substitution related to Things, Events & Places

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One Word Substitution Phrase

Solarium A place for the sun to enter where one can sunbath

Aquarium A glass container in which fish and other water animals can be kept

Podium A place for feet or a speaker's platform

Auditorium The part of a theatre where people who are watching and listening sit

Planetarium An optical device for projecting various celestial images and effects

Sanatorium An establishment for the treatment of the chronically ill

Museum A place where objects are exhibited

Deciduous Trees whose leaves fall every autumn

Incident That which falls upon befalls happens

Accident That which falls to someone or something

Occidental That which falls on the western countries

Alma Mater The school or college one attends

Automobile A self-moving vehicle

Automatic A machine that functions by itself

Perambulator A baby carriage

Ambulance A carriage for sick people

One Word Substitution related to Terms

One Word Substitution related to Terms

One Word Substitution Phrase

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Aeon Indefinite period of time

Aesthetics Appreciation of beauty, by a set of principles.

Blizzard Spartan snowstorms with uncontrollable winds

Bohemian An eccentric manner of living

Bonfire Huge fire for celebration

Bonsai Dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots

Bonfire Huge fire for celebration

Bonsai Dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots

Hinterland The remote regions of a country which are far away from the rivers

Imbroglio Complex situation or a mix-up

Rejuvenate Make someone feel young

Remiss Not showing enough care and attention

Kennel A shelter for a Dog

Lair Where wild animals live:

Mint A place where coins are made

Mundane Ordinary and Dull

Posthumous Published after someone’s death

Pedagogy The profession of teaching or the approach or style of teaching

Regalia The symbols of royalty

Thearchy A political system solely based on the government of men by God

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Oath A person promises to tell the truth in court

Nascent Beginning to exist and evolve

Virtue Ethically good behaviour one has

Satire Humour that describes the weaknesses

Veer Changing the direction of one’s path suddenly

Savour Enjoy something for an extended time

Scapegoat Someone who is wrongly blamed for things that others have done

Tannery Space where animal hides are tanned

Tenacious Determined to achieve something

Screech The sound of Parrots:

Misnomer Using a word or name that is inappropriate

Monarchy A government that has a monarch as the head

Grunt The sound of Camels

Fiesta Events manifested by festivities

Whine The ranting of a person

Destitute People who are extremely poor

Carte blanche Absolute freedom to act as one wishes:

Agnostic A person who is unsure about God’s existence:

Agony Extreme physical or mental sufferings

Aikido Japanese form of self-defence with the usage of locks holds

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Mercenary A soldier who fights for the sake of money

Laurel An accolade or honour bestowed in recognition for an achievement:

Immoral A person who behaves without moral principles

Impeach Charging a politician with a serious crime

Embargo Government instructions that limit trade in some way

Fatalist Believer of fate

Gregarious Loves being social and enjoys the company of others

Grove Trees grow without underbrush.

Sinecure An office with a high salary but no work

Renegade A person who betrays and descents an organisation or country

Fastidious One who is much concerned about details and accuracy

Arsenal A place for storage of arms and ammunition

Excommunicate One who is expelled from a religious community

Glutton A person who eats too much

Immitable Something which can be copied

One Word Substitution Related to People/Person

One Word Substitution Related to People/Person

One Word Substitution Phrase

Eisoptrophile A person who is addicted to seeing oneself in mirror

Gastronome A person who loves food and finds pleasure in eating and drinking
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Chrematophile A person who loves money

Oneirophile A person who loves dream

Anuptaphile A person who loves staying single

Melophile A person who loves music

One Word Substitution Related to Government

One Word Substitution Related to Government

One Word Substitution Phrase

Bureaucracy Government by Officials

Autocracy Government by one person with absolute power

Meritocracy Government by the intelligentsia

Democracy Government by elected representatives

Confederacy The union of states, parties or persons

Plutocracy Government by rich people

Aristocracy Government by the nobles

Theocracy Government by Divine Laws

Monarchy Government by one person (royal)

Diarchy Government by two agencies

Oligarchy Government by a few powerful people

Stratocracy Government by military class

Anarchy Absence of Government

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One Word Substitution Related to Likes and Dislikes

One Word Substitution Related to Likes and Dislikes

One Word Substitution Phrase

Sycophant One who is a boot licker, flatterer

Gourmet One who has keen interest in food and drinks

Philanthropy Love for mankind

Bibliophile Someone who loves collecting books

Anglophile One who loves and admires the British

Philanderer One who loves without seriousness

Philogyny Fondness towards women

Androphile One who loves men

Philosopher One who loves wisdom (hence pursues it)

Misandrist One who hates men

Andromania Madness or obsession with males

Misogynist One who hates women

Misanthropist One who hates mankind

Patriot One who loves his country

Super patriotism Excessive love for one's country

Misogamist One who hates marriage

Loquacious One who loves to speak

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Antipathy Strong, deep dislike

Sympathy Simultaneously affected by similar feelings

Empathy Mentally identifying oneself with other person or a thing

Pathetic Something or someone makes you feel deep sadness or pity

One Word Substitution Related to Religion

One Word Substitution Related to Religion

One Word Substitution Phrases

Atheist One who doesn't believe in the presence of God

Monotheist One who believes in the theory of only one God

Theist One who believes in the presence of God

Polytheist One who believes in many Gods

Pantheist One who believes that God is union of all forces of the universe

Theomania Religious madness

Theomachy Battle among the Gods

One Word Substitution Related to Marriage

One Word Substitution Related to Marriage

One Word Substitution Phrases

Matrimony Related to marriage

Sologamy Marriage with self

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Monogamy Practising only one marriage (having only one wife)

Bigamy Practising two marriages (having two wives)

Polygamy The practice of several marriages (having many wives)

Autogamy Self-fertilization especially in plants

Endogamy Marriage within one's tribe

Exogamy Marriage outside one's tribe

Polyandry Having several husbands

One Word Substitution Related to Speech & Written Work

One Word Substitution Related to Speech & Written Work

One Word Substitution Phrase

Omnibus Book containing all the published work of an author

Telegraph A written message from far off place

Colloquial Informal, less grammatically rigid language

Circumlocution Talking around, a method of talking indirectly

Magniloquent Generous, forgiving talk

Eloquent Expressive in the use of words

Grandiloquent High sounding pompous speech or writing

Autograph A signature of a celebrity (signature of oneself)

Preamble Walk before-hand or an introductory statement

Biography Writing of one's life story

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Autobiography Writing of one's own life story

Photograph Written by light

Laconic Few words packed with meaning, concise

Soliloquy A speech to oneself, alone