English Language
One Word Substitution
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One Word Substitution Questions
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A bully is defined as a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those they perceive as vulnerable or less powerful.
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Infantry
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Foot soldiers
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Soldiers
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Cannon fodder
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Infantry refers specifically to soldiers who are trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot.
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Cavalry
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Horse back soldiers
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Soldiers with horses
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Army with horses
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Cavalry refers to soldiers or warriors who fight mounted on horseback.
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A gust is a sudden, strong rush of wind, typically of short duration.
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A bridle is the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps.
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bronco
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stallion
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colt
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charger
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In the U.S. a wild and or untamed horse is referred to as a bronco.
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A stampede is a sudden, frantic running of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals, or a crowd of people, in response to perceived danger.
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An attic is a space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storage.
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criminal
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lawbreaker
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offender
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villain
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A criminal is a person who has committed a crime.
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treasurer
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teller
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banker
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financier
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Treaurer is an importanct commercial position.
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A lunatic is a term historically used to describe someone who is mentally ill or behaves in an irrational or silly way.
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turnkey
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developed equipment
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developed instrument
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ready to use instrument
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A turnkey project or product is one that is constructed or developed so that it can be sold to any buyer as a completed product, ready for immediate use.
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jailor
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warden
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guard
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captor
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Jailor is correct because it correctly describes the task which the person does. Warden is one who is the administrative in charge of a jail or prison. Guard could be used but is too broad and vague to accurately describe the task. Captor could refer to a kidnapper and is thus incorrect.
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bankrupt
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indebt
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failed
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ruined
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Bankrupt is a person who is said to be unable to pay his debts by a court of law.
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garrison
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camp
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burrow
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bunker
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A garrison is a body of troops stationed in a fortified place, or the buildings where they live.