One word substitution refers to a linguistic concept in which a single word is used to replace a longer phrase or expression to convey the same meaning. It's a form of conciseness in language where a specific word is chosen to represent a complex idea, action, object, or quality. One word substitutions are often used to enhance writing and communication by making it more efficient and precise.
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Acronym |
A word composed of the first letters of the words in a phrase
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| Acrophobia |
Extreme or irrational fear of heights
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| Addict |
One who has become dependent on something or drugs
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| Advocate |
A person who supports or speaks in favour of something
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| Agenda |
List of issues to be discussed at a meeting
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| Aggressive |
Always ready to attack or quarrel
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| Agnostic |
A person not sure of the existence of God
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| Alimony |
An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated
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| Alliteration |
Commencement of adjacent words with the same letter
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| Altruist |
A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others
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| Alumnus |
A former student of a school, college or university
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| Ambidextrous |
Able to use right hand and left hand equally well
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| Ambiguous |
Capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses, and thus not
definite |
| Amnesia | Loss of memory |
| Amnesty |
A general pardon of offenders
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| Amoral |
One not concerned with right or wrong
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| Amphibians |
Animal that can live on land and in water
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| Anagram |
A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another
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| Anarchist |
One who believes in no government and therefore incites disorder in a state
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| Anecdote |
A short story based on your personal experience
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| Animosity | A strong dislike |
| Antidote |
A medicine to nullify the effect of poison
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| Antiquarian |
A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
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| Apiary |
A place where bees are kept
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| Apostate |
One who deserts his religion
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| Aquarium |
A tank where fish or water plants are kept
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| Aquatic |
Animals which live in water
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| Archipelago |
A sea abounding in islands
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| Archive |
A place where government / public records are kept
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| Articulate |
Fluent and clear in speech
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| Assassin |
A person who kills somebody especially for political reasons
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| Auditorium |
A building where an audience sits
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| Autocracy |
Government by ruler who has unlimited power
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| Autopsy |
Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of the death
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| Aviary |
A place where birds are kept
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| Bald |
A man having no hair on scalp
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| Barometer |
Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure
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| Beneficiary |
One who gains benefits from something
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| Bevy | A group of girls |
| Bibliography |
A list of books and writings of one author or one subject
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| Bigot |
One who has obstinate and narrow religious views
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| Bilingual |
A person who is fluent in two languages
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| Biodegradable |
Material that changes naturally by the action of bacteria
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| Biography |
Life history of a person written by another
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| Biopsy |
A test in which cells from diseased organs are removes and tested
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| Bohemian |
One who does not follow the usual way of life
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| Book-worm |
A person interested in reading books and nothing else
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| Boomerang |
A thrown object or a weapon capable of returning to thrower
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| Boulevard |
A broad road bordered with trees
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| Boutique |
A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.
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| Brittle |
A thing likely to be easily broken
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| Brunette |
A woman with dark brown hair
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| Bungalow |
A small house with all rooms on one floor
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| Bureaucracy |
A government by officials
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| Burglar |
A person who breaks into houses in order to steal
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| Calligrapher |
A person who writes decoratively
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| Canister |
A round or cylindrical container used for storing things such as food, chemicals or rolls of
film |
| Cannibal |
One who eats human flesh
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| Caricature |
A picture of a person or a thing drawn in such a highly exaggerated manner to cause a
laughter |
| Carnivorous |
Animals that eat flesh
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| Cartoon |
A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics
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| Catalogue |
A list of books available in a library
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| Celibate |
One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation
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| Circumstantial |
Clues available at the scene
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| Civilization |
All the arts, beliefs and social institutions etc, characteristics of a race
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| Claustrophobia |
Fear of being enclosed in small closed space
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| Codicil |
A supplement to a will
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| Coffle |
A collection of slaves
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| Colleague |
A person who is working in the same institution
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| Concubinage |
Living together of a man and woman without being married to each other (live in
relationship) |
| Condominium |
An apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in
it, but also containing shared areas |
| Congregation |
An assembly of worshippers
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| Connoisseur |
A man who knows a lot about things like food, music and art
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| Conscience |
Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is wrong
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| Conscientious |
Governed by a sense of duty
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| Constellation |
A number of stars grouped together
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| Contagious |
A disease which is spread by direct contact
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| Contemporary |
Men living in the same age
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| Cosmopolitan |
Belonging to all parts of the world
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| Critic |
One who finds nothing good in anything
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| Cyclone |
A low-area storm with high winds rotating about a centre of low atmospheric pressure
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| Cynic |
A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions
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| Demagogue |
A political leader appealing to popular desires and prejudices
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| Democracy |
Government of the people, by the people and for the people
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| Depraved |
Of very bad morals ; characterized by debasement or degeneration
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| Dermatology |
Medical study of skin and its diseases
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| Diagnose |
Determine the nature of disease
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| Domicile |
A place of permanent residence
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| Dominion |
An area of land that is controlled by a ruler
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| Dormitory |
A large sleeping-room with many beds
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| Dotage |
Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
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| Downpour |
A heavy continuous fall of rain
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| Draw |
A game in which no one wins
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| Drought |
Dry weather with no rainfall
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| Dyke |
A wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an area
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| Eccentric |
A man with abnormal habits
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| Edible | Fit to be eaten |
| Effeminate |
Man who is quite like a woman
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| Egocentric |
A person who thinks only about himself and not about others needs
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| Elegy |
A mournful poem or a song
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| Embezzlement |
An act of misappropriation of money
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| Emigrant |
One who goes to settle in another country
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| Entomologists |
Experts who scientifically study insects
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| Enviable |
Likely to arouse envy (jealousy)
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| Epic |
Long poem based on a noble theme
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| Epicurean |
A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and
drink |
| Epidemic |
A disease that affects a large number of people in an area at the same time
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| Epilogue |
A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama
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| Equestrian |
A person who is skilled in horsemanship
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| Eulogy |
A writing or a speech in praise of someone
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| Euphemism |
A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one
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| Euthanasia |
Act of mercy killing
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| Evacuate |
Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous
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| Excerpt |
An extract from a book of writing
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| Excursion |
A short journey made by a group of persons together
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| Exhortation |
A speech designed to incite action
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| Extravagant |
A man who waste his money on luxury
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| Fanatic |
One who has narrow and prejudiced religious views
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| Fastidious |
Not easily pleased by anything
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| Fatalist |
One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined is a
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| Fauna |
Animals that live in a particular region
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| Feminist |
One who believes in offering equal opportunities to women in all spheres
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| Feud |
Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.
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| finger-post |
A guide-post pointing out the way for a place
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| Foreman |
Chief of a group of workmen
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| Foundling |
An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody
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| Fratricide |
Murder of a brother
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| Fraud |
Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money
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| Funambulist |
One who can walk on ropes (tightrope walker)
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| Geo-stationary |
A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth
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| Ghastly |
In a threatening manner
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| Gratuity |
Money paid to employees on retirement
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| Gregarious |
Animals who live in herds
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| Gullible |
Easily duped or fooled
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| Hanger |
A building in which aircraft are housed
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| Hedonist |
One who believes in that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life
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| Herbivorous |
Animal that feeds on plants
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| Heresy |
Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted
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| Highbrow |
Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes
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| Homicide | Murder of a man |
| Honorary |
Conferred as an honour
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| Hutch |
A den for small animals
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| Hydrophobia | Fear of water |
| Hymn |
A song embodying religious and sacred emotions
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| Hypochondria |
Excessive preoccupation with one's health
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| Iconoclast |
One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs
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| Idiosyncrasy |
A person's peculiar habit
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| Illiterate |
A man who does not know how to read or write
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| Imaginary |
Existing only in the mind
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| Immigrant |
A person coming to a foreign land to settle there
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| Imposter |
A person who pretends to be what he is not
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| Inaccessible |
Incapable of being approached
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| Incantation |
Chanting of magic spells
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| Incentive |
Motive or incitement to action
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| Inexorable |
Not to be moved by entreaty
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| Infallible |
A method which never fails
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| Infanticide |
Murder of a new-born child
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| Inflammatory |
Action that is likely to make people very angry
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| Insolvent |
A person who is unable to pay debts
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| Insomnia | Inability to sleep |
| Intellectual |
A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power
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| Interlude |
Interval between two events
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| Internment |
Detaining and confining someone
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| Introvert |
One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than on things outside
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| Invertebrates |
Animals without backbone
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| Invocation |
Call upon God or any other power (like law) for help or protection
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| Isthmus |
A narrow stretch of land connecting two large bodies of land
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| Itinerary |
Detailed plan of a journey
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| Jaunt |
A short trip or excursion
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| Journalism |
Art of writing for newspapers and magazines
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| Jury |
A body of persons appointed to hear evidence or judge and give their verdict (decision)
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| Kindergarten |
A school for infants and young children
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| Kleptomania |
An excessively morbid desire to steal
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| Leer |
A sly look that is lustful
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| Lexicographer |
One who compiles a dictionary
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| Libertine |
One who gives free rein to his appetites
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| Licentious |
A man of lax moral
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| Linguist |
A person who knows many foreign languages
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| Malleable |
Easy to shape in any desired from
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| Manoeuvre |
An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct
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| Manuscript |
A paper written by hand
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| Martyr |
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
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| Masochist |
One who enjoys inflicting pain on himself
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| Masque |
A dramatic performance
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| Maxim |
An established principle of practical wisdom
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| Mercenary |
A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
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| Microscope |
Instrument that magnifies objects
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| Mint |
A place where money is coined
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| Misanthrope |
One who hates mankind
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| Misogynist |
One who hates women
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| Misologist |
Hater of learning and knowledge
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| Momentary |
Lasting only for a moment
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| Monastery |
A place where monks live as a secluded community
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| Monopoly |
Exclusive possession or control of anything
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| Monotheist |
A person worship only one God
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| Monumental |
Of outstanding significance
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| Mosaic |
Design made by putting together coloured pieces of glass or stones
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| Mummy |
Body of a human being or animal embalmed for burial
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| Neighbourhood |
Group of people living together in the same locality
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| Notorious |
A person who is well known in an unfavourable way
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| Novice |
A person without training or experience in a skill or subject
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| Numismatist |
One who collects coins
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| Obituary |
A notice of a person's death
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| Octagon |
A geometrical figure with eight sides
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| Octogenarian |
A person eighty years of age
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| Oligarchy |
Government by the few
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| Omnivorous |
One who eats both vegetables and meat
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| On tenterhooks |
In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
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| Ophthalmologist |
A doctor who specializes in the eye diseases of the eyes
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| Optimist |
A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things
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| Optometrist |
A specialist who tests eyesight
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| Orator |
A proficient public speaker
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| Outrider |
A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another vehicle
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| Pacifism |
Belief that war and violence are unjustified
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| Pacifist |
A person who opposes war or use of military force
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| Paediatrician |
A doctor who treats children
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| Pagan |
A person who does not believe in any religion
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| Palindrome |
A word which reads the same when read forward or backwards
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| Panacea |
A remedy for all diseases
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| Panderer |
One who caters to the low desires of others
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| Pantheism |
Belief that God is in everything and that everything is God
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| Pantry |
A small room in a big house, hotel, etc. where glasses, dishes, spoons food, etc. are kept
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| Parvenu |
One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige
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| Pedantic |
A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge
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| Pen |
A small enclosure for cattle, sheep, poultry etc.
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| Pensive | Deep in thought |
| Perquisite |
An emolument over and above fixed income or salary
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| Perseverance |
Constant efforts to achieve something
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| Personify |
Be the embodiment or perfect example of
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| Philanthropist |
A person who loves mankind
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| Philistine |
One who does not care for literature or art
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| Phobia |
Intense and unreasonable fear or dislike
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| Phonetics |
A study of sounds is known as
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| Pilferages |
Act of stealing in small quantities
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| Pilgrim |
A person who travels to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
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| Plaque |
Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an ornament or memorial
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| Platable |
Food which agrees with one's taste
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| Plumber |
A workman who fits and repairs pipes
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| Plutocracy |
Government by wealthy
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| Podium |
A speaker's platform
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| Polyandry |
A woman having more than one husband at the same time
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| Polygon |
Figure with many angles or sides
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| Posthumous |
A child born after death of his father
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| Postscript |
Anything written in a letter after it is signed
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| Pram |
A four-wheeled carriage for a baby, pushed by a person on foot
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| Predator |
An animal which lives by preying on other animals
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| Profile |
General view of person's character
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| Prop |
A pole or beam used as a temporary support
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| Propensity |
A special fondness or liking for
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| Protocol |
Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence
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| Punter |
A person who gambles or bets
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| Quadruped |
A four footed animal
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| Rancid |
Having a stale smell or taste
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| Ransom |
Amount of money demanded by kidnappers
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| Reciprocate |
Give and receive mutually
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| Recluse |
A person who lives by himself
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| Renegade |
One who deserts his principle or believes
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| Reproof |
An expression of mild disapproval
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| Rhetoric |
Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress
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| Sadism |
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others
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| Samaritan |
A person who helps even a stranger in difficulty
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| Sanatorium |
A place of good climate for invalids
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| Satire |
Full of criticism or mockery
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| Secular |
A place where all religions are honoured
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| Sermon |
A religious discourse
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| Shoal |
A large number of fish swimming together
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| Simile |
A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles
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| Sinecure |
A post with little work but high salary
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| Smuggler |
A person who brings goods illegally into the country
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| Sojourn |
A brief or a short stay at a place
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| Specimen |
An object or portion serving as a sample
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| Stickler |
A person who insists on something
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| Stowaway |
One who hides away on a ship to obtain a free passage
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| Succulent |
Having juicy or fleshy and thick tissue
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| Syllable |
A part of a word that can be pronounced separately
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| Synagogue |
A place where Jews worship according to their religion
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| Taciturn |
Habitually silent or talking little
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| Tandem |
A bicycle for two or more people
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| Teetotaller |
A person who never takes alcoholic drinks
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| Temporary |
Lasting only for a short while
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| Testimonial |
A written statement about someone's character, usually provided by an employer
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| Totalitarianism |
A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to function
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| Transparency |
A drawing on transparent paper
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| Trickster |
A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things
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| Trilogy |
A set of three related works by same author
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| Triumvirate |
A group of three powerful people
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| Truism |
An obviously true or hackneyed statement
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| Vegetarian |
One living on vegetables
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| Venerable |
A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom
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| Verbose |
A style full of words
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| Veteran |
A person with a long experience of any occupation
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| Visionary |
One who can think about the future with imagination and wisdom
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| Voluntary |
Doing something according to one's own free will
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| Wag |
A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes
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| Wardrobe |
A place where clothes are kept
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| Waybill |
A list of passengers and luggage
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| Widow |
A woman whose husband is dead
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| Windfall |
An unexpected piece of good fortune
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| Wreath |
A decorative ring of flowers and leaves
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| Yacht |
A light sailing boat built specially for racing
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