English Grammar: One Word Substitution List
English Grammar: One Word Substitution List
- abdication : voluntary giving up of throne in favour of someone.
- agenda : a list of headings of the business to be transacted at a meeting.
- alimony : allowance paid to wife on legal separation.
- almanac : an annual calendar with positions of stars.
- altruist : one, who considers the happiness and well-being of others first.
- amateur : a man who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession.
- ambidexter : one, who can use either hand with ease.
- amphibian : animals which live both on land and sea.
- amputate : to cut off a part of a person's body which is infected.
- anarchist : one, who is out to destroy all governance, law and order.
- anthology : a collection of poems.
- anthology : a collection of poems.
- anthropologist : one, who studies the evolution of mankind.
- aquatic : animals/plants which live in water.
- arbitrator : a person, appointed by two parties to solve a dispute.
- archives : a place where government or public records are kept.
- aristocracy : government by the nobles.
- arsenal : a place for ammunition and weapons.
- astrologer : a person who studies the influence of heavenly bodies on human beings.
- astronomer : a person, who studies stars, planets and other heavenly bodies.
- Atheist: a person who does not believe in God.
- audience : a number of people listening to a lecture.
- autobiography : the life history of a person written by himself.
- autocracy : government by one person.
- axiom : a statement which is accepted as true without proof.
- belligerent : a person, nation that is involved in war.
- bibliophile : a lover and collector of books.
- biennial : an event which happens once in two years.
- bigamy : the practice of having two wives or husbands at a time.
- blasphemy : the act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things.
- bouquet : a collection of flowers.
- bureaucracy : government by the officials.
- calligraphist : a person, who writes beautiful handwriting.
- cannibal : one, who feeds on human flesh.
- cardiologist : a person, who is specialist in heart diseases.
- carnivorous : one, who lives on flesh.
- cartographer : one, who draws maps.
- cavalry : soldiers, who fight on horse back.
- chauffeur : one, who is employed to drive a motor car.
- choreographer : one, who teaches dancing.
- cloak room : a place for luggage at railway station.
- connoisseur : a critical judge of any art and craft.
- contemporaries : belonging to or living at the same time.
- convalescent : one, who is recovering health.
- cosmopolitan : a person who regards whole world as his country.
- creche : a nursery where children are cared for while their parents are at work.
- crusade : a religious war.
- curator : a person in-charge of a museum.
- cynic : one, who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow men.
- cynosure : centre of attraction.
- dormitory : the sleeping rooms with several beds especially in a college or institution.
- drawn : a game that results neither in victory nor in defeat.
- edible : fit to be eaten.
- effeminate : a person who is womanish.
- egotism : practice of talking too much about oneself.
- elegy : a poem of lamentation.
- encyclopaedia : a book that contains information on various subjects.
- ephemeral : lasting one day.
- epicure : one, who is devoted to the pleasure of eating and drinking.
- epitaph : words which are inscribed on the grave or the tomb in the memory of the buried.
- facsimile : an exact copy of handwriting, printing etc.
- fanatic or bigot : one, who is filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm in religious matters.
- fastidious : one, who is very -selective in one's taste.
- fatal : causing death.
- fatalist : one, who believes in fate.
- fauna : the animals of a certain region.
- feminist : one, who works for the welfare of the women.
- flora : the plants of a particular region.
- florist : one, who deals-in flowers.
- fragile : easily broken.
- fratricide : murder of brother.
- fugitive : one, who runs away from justice or the law.
- genocide : murder of race.
- granary : a place for grains.
- gregarious : animals which live in flocks.
- hangar : a place for housing aeroplanes.
- hearse : a vehicle which is used to carry a dead body.
- hedonist : one, who believes that pleasure is the chief good (sensual).
- herbivorous : one, who lives on herbs.
- heretic : one, who acts against religion.
- homicide : murder of man.
- honorary : holding office without any remuneration.
- horizon : a line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet.
- horticulture : the art of cultivating and managing gardens.
- illegible : incapable of being read.
- immigrant : a person who comes to one country from another in order to settle there.
- impracticable : incapable of being practised.
- inaccessible : that cannot be easily approached.
- inaudible : a sound that cannot be heard.
- incognito : travelling under another name than one's own.
- incorrigible : incapable of being corrected.
- indefatigable : one, who does not tire easily.
- indelible : that cannot be erased.
- inevitable : incapable of being avoided.
- infallible : one, who is free from all mistakes and failures.
- infanticide : murder of an infant.
- infantry : soldiers, who fight on foot.
- infirmary : a home or room used for ill or injured people.
- inflammable : liable to catch fire easily.
- insolvent/bankrupt : a person who is unable to pay his debts.
- interregnum : a period of interval between two reigns or governments.
- invigilator : one, who supervises in the examination hall.
- invincible : one, too strong to be overcome.
- irreparable : incapable of being repaired.
- itinerant : one, who journeys from place to place.
- kennel : a place for dogs.
- lapidist : one, who cuts precious stones.
- lexicographer : one, who compiles a dictionary.
- linguist : one, who is skilled in foreign languages.
- loquacious : one, who talks continuously.
- lunatic asylum : a home for lunatics.
- maiden speech : the first speech delivered by a person.
- mammals : animals which give milk.
- martyr : one, who dies for a noble cause.
- matricide : murder of mother.
- mint : a place where coins are made.
- misanthrope : a hater of mankind.
- misogamist : one, who hates marriage.
- misogynist : a hater of womankind.
- missionary : a person, who is sent to propagate religion.
- monogamy : the practice of marrying one at a time.
- morgue : a place, where dead bodies are kept for identification.
- mortuary : a place, where dead bodies are kept for post mortem.
- namesake : a person having same name as another.
- narcotic : a medicine for producing sleep.
- nostalgia : a strong desire to return home, home sickness.
- novice or tyro : one, new to anything, inexperienced.
- numismatics : the study of coins.
- obituary : an account in the newspaper of the funeral of the one deceased.
- obstetrician : one, who is skilled in midwifery.
- omnipotent : one, who is all powerful.
- omnipresent : one, who is present everywhere.
- omniscient : one, who knows everything.
- omnivorous : one, who eats everything.
- opaque : that which cannot be seen through.
- optimist : a person who looks at the brighter side of things.
- orphan : one, who has lost parents.
- orphanage : a home for orphans.
- ostler : one, who looks after horses at an inn.
- paediatrician : a person, who is specialist in child diseases.
- paleography : the study of ancient writing.
- panacea : a remedy for all diseases.
- parole : pledge given by a prisoner for temporary release, not to escape.
- patricide : murder of father. Philatelist : one, who collects stamps.
- pedant : one, who makes a vain display of his knowledge.
- pedestrian : one, who goes on foot.
- pessimist : a person who looks at the darker side of things.
- philanderer : one, who amuses himself by love making.
- philanthropist : a lover of mankind.
- philistine : one who does not care for art and literature.
- philogynist : a lover of womankind.
- plagiarism : literary theft or passing off an author's original work as one's own.
- platitude : ordinary remarks often repeated.
- plebiscite : (a decision made by) votes of all qualified citizens.
- plutocracy : government by the rich.
- polyandry : the practice of marrying more than one husband at a time.
- polygamy : the practice of marrying more than one wife at a time.
- polyglot : one, who speaks many languages.
- portable : that can be carried easily.
- posse : a number of policemen called to quell a riot.
- post mortem : an examination of dead body.
- posthumous : a child born after the death of his father or the book published after the death of the writer.
- pseudonym : an imaginary name assumed by an author for disguise.
- quarantine : an act of separation from other persons to avoid infection.
- regicide : murder of king or queen.
- rhetoric : the art of elegant speech or writing.
- sacrilege : violating or profaning religious things/places.
- sanatorium : a place for the sick to recover health.
- sculptor : one, who cuts in stones.
- sinecure : a job with high salary but little responsibility.
- somnambulist : a person, who walks in sleep.
- somniloquist : a person, who talks in sleep.
- sororicide : murder of sister.
- souvenir : a thing kept as a reminder of a person, place or event.
- stable : a place for horses.
- stoic : a person, who is indifferent to pleasure and pain and has control over his passions.
- suicide : murder of oneself.
- swan song : the last work (literary) of a writer.
- teetotaller : one, who does not take any intoxicating drink.
- theocracy : government by religious principles.
- transparent : that which can be seen through.
- triennial : an event which happens once in three years.
- truant : a person/student who absents himself from class or duty without permission.
- utopia : an imaginary perfect social and political system.
- uxoricide : murder of wife.
- uxorious : one extremely fond of one's wife.
- venial : a fault that may be forgiven.
- verbatim : repetition of speech or writing word for word.
- versatile : interested in and clever at many different things.
- veteran : one, who has a long experience of any occupation.
- virgin : a woman who has no sexual experience.
- volunteer : one, who offers one's services.
- wardrobe : a place for clothes.
Important international organizations and headquarters. Hindi
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय अक्षय ऊर्जा एजेंसी - अबू धाबी (संयुक्त अरब अमीरात) (अंतरिम मुख्यालय) .
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय न्यायालय - हेग .
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय परमाणु ऊर्जा एजेंसी - वियना .
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानक संगठन - जिनेवा.
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समुद्री संगठन - लंदन .
आईएमएफ - वॉशिंगटन डीसी .
आईएलओ - जिनेवा .
एमनेस्टी इंटरनेशनल - लंदन .
खाद्य और कृषि संगठन - रोम .
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Major Dams in India
Bhakra Nangal Dam Type: Concrete gravity.
River: Sutlej River.
Location: Himachal Pradesh.
Hirakud Dam Type: Composite Dam.
River: Mahanadi River.
Location: Orissa.
NagarjunaSagar Dam Type: Masonry Dam.
River: Krishna River.
Location: Andhra Pradesh.
Sardar Sarovar Dam Type: Gravity Dam.
River: Narmada River.
Location: Gujarat.
Tehri Dam Type: Earth and rock-fill.
River: Bhagirathi River.
Location: Uttarakhand.
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