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One Word Substitution
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One Word Substitution Questions
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Womaniser
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Female
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Effeminate
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Feminise
C
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Explanation
Explanation for option 3: It is correct.
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Pilgrim
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Pilgrimage
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Devotee
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Devotion
A
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Explanation
Explanation for option 1: It is correct.
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Amphibious
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Garrulous
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Chivalrous
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Niggard
A
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Amphibious describes animals capable of living both on land and in water, like frogs, toads, and salamanders. The term comes from Greek meaning 'living a double life' in both environments.
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Theist
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Master
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Ascetic
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Mystic
C
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An ascetic is someone who practices strict self-denial and renounces material comforts and pleasures, often for spiritual or philosophical reasons. This differs from a theist (believes in God) or mystic.
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Democracy
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Aristocracy
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Historicity
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Nobility
B
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Aristocracy is a form of government where power is held by nobles or privileged, hereditary ruling class. The term comes from Greek 'aristos' meaning 'best' combined with 'kratos' meaning 'power'.
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Few Rule
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Olicracy
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Oligarchy
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Misname
C
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Oligarchy is a form of government where power rests with a small number of people. The word comes from Greek 'oligos' (few) and 'arkhein' (to rule) - literally 'rule by the few'.
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Richocracy
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Kleptomania
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Dictatorship
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Plutocracy
D
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Plutocracy is a government controlled by wealthy people. The term derives from Greek 'ploutos' (wealth) and 'kratos' (power) - literally 'rule by the wealthy', not theft or dictatorship.
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Ruffian
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Crude
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Mammal
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Atheist
D
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An atheist is someone who explicitly denies or disbelieves the existence of God or deities. The term comes from Greek 'a-' (without) + 'theos' (god).
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Crusader
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Ambassador
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Hilton
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Sheikh
B
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An ambassador is a high-ranking diplomatic representative sent by one country to another. They serve as their government's official representative in a foreign nation.
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Autocracy
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Diplomacy
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Monopoly
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Hegemony
A
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Autocracy is a system of government where one person holds absolute power. The term derives from Greek 'auto' (self) + 'kratos' (rule), meaning self-rule.
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Bureaucracy
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Democracy
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Oligarchy
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Monarchy
A
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Bureaucracy refers to government administration carried out by non-elected officials. It describes a system where decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.
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Autocracy
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Democracy
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Monarchy
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Oligarchy
B
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Democracy is a system where power is held by the majority of the people. The term comes from Greek 'demos' (people) + 'kratos' (rule), meaning rule by the people.
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Theocracy
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Monarchy
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Oligarchy
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Democracy
A
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Theocracy is government by priests or religious leaders who claim to rule in the name of God or divine authority. The term combines 'theo' (god) + 'kratos' (rule).
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Hegemony
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Alimony
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Matrimony
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Monotony
B
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Alimony is a financial allowance paid to a former spouse after legal separation or divorce. It is intended to provide support and maintain living standards.
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Film
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Graph
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Portrait
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Autobiography
D
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An autobiography is a self-written account of a person's life. The prefix 'auto-' means self, distinguishing it from biography which is written by someone else.