Vocabulary - One Word Substitutions

Neologism refers to the creation or use of new words or expressions. Vocabulary refers to all words in a language, not just new ones. Coinage relates to currency or money, while malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one.

A ballad is a narrative poem or song that tells a popular story in short stanzas, often with a refrain. An epic is a long narrative poem, not composed of short stanzas. A ballet is a dance performance, and a sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific structure.

All the words are related on a small level; however heinous most closely defines the phrase because something that is heinous such as a heinous crime is extremely wicked. I.e. Shop lifting is a wicked thing, but not as wicked or heinous as grand theft or armed robbery.

Granary is the correct answer because it specifically means a storehouse for grain. Cellar is an underground room (often for wine), Store is a general term, and Godown is a warehouse (especially in South Asia) - but Granary is exclusively for grain storage.

Aviary is the correct answer because it specifically refers to a cage or enclosure for keeping birds. Zoo houses all animals, Apiary is for bees, and Armoury stores weapons - only Aviary is for birds.

A person who is fastidious is very much concerned about details, therefore a person who is fastidious is hard to please.

Teetotaller specifically refers to a person who completely abstains from alcoholic drinks. Puritan refers to moral strictness (not specifically alcohol), Samaritan means a charitable person, and pedant means someone obsessed with minor details.

 Polygyny and polygamy both refer to the practice of having more than one wife. Polyphony is related to musical notes. Polyandry is the practice of a woman having multiple husbands.

 To 'bring up' something means to start talking about something.

A 'highbrow' refers to a person who believes themselves to be intellectually or culturally superior to others. It describes someone interested in or associated with cultural, intellectual, or artistic pursuits considered sophisticated or elite.

 A convent is a place where nuns,monks and priests live to serve God. 

Pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity.
pen name

A 'laundry' is a place or facility where clothes are washed, ironed, and generally cared for. This is the standard term for such establishments, whether commercial or residential.

 'Omni' means all, 'vorous' mean 'eating'; hence, omnivorous means someone who eats both plants and animals.

A 'hazardous' means involving or exposing to danger or risk. A 'hazard' is a potential source of danger or harm, so 'hazardous' perfectly describes something that is a likely cause of danger or harm.