One Word Substitution List with Meanings for Sainik School English

Acronym

A word composed of the first letters of the words in a phrase

Acrophobia

Extreme or irrational fear of heights

Addict

One who has become dependent on something or drugs

Advocate

A person who supports or speaks in favour of something

Agenda

List of issues to be discussed at a meeting

Aggressive

Always ready to attack or quarrel

Agnostic

A person not sure of the existence of God

Alimony

An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated

Alliteration

Commencement of adjacent words with the same letter

Altruist

A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others

Alumnus

A former student of a school, college or university

Ambidextrous

Able to use right hand and left hand equally well

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

Amoral

One not concerned with right or wrong

Amphibians

Animal that can live on land and in water

Anagram

A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another

Anarchist

One who believes in no government and therefore incites disorder in a state

Anecdote

A short story based on your personal experience

Animosity

A strong dislike

Antidote

A medicine to nullify the effect of poison

Antiquarian

A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things

Apiary

A place where bees are kept

Apostate

One who deserts his religion

Aquarium

A tank where fish or water plants are kept

Aquatic

Animals which live in water

Archipelago

A sea abounding in islands

Archive

A place where government / public records are kept

Articulate

Fluent and clear in speech

Assassin

A person who kills somebody especially for political reasons

Auditorium

A building where an audience sits

Autocracy

Government by ruler who has unlimited power

Autopsy

Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of the death

Aviary

A place where birds are kept

Bald

A man having no hair on scalp

Barometer

Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure

Beneficiary

One who gains benefits from something

Bevy

A group of girls

Bibliography

A list of books and writings of one author or one subject

Bigot

One who has obstinate and narrow religious views

Bilingual

A person who is fluent in two languages

Biodegradable

Material that changes naturally by the action of bacteria

Biography

Life history of a person written by another

Biopsy

A test in which cells from diseased organs are removes and tested

Bohemian

One who does not follow the usual way of life

Book-worm

A person interested in reading books and nothing else

Boomerang

A thrown object or a weapon capable of returning to thrower

Boulevard

A broad road bordered with trees

Boutique

A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.

Brittle

A thing likely to be easily broken

Brunette

A woman with dark brown hair

Bungalow

A small house with all rooms on one floor

Bureaucracy

A government by officials

Burglar

A person who breaks into houses in order to steal

Calligrapher

A person who writes decoratively

Canister

A round or cylindrical container used for storing things such as food, chemicals or rolls of
film

Cannibal

One who eats human flesh

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

Cartoon

A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics

Catalogue

A list of books available in a library

Celibate

One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation

Circumstantial

Clues available at the scene

Civilization

All the arts, beliefs and social institutions etc, characteristics of a race

Claustrophobia

Fear of being enclosed in small closed space

Codicil

A supplement to a will

Coffle

A collection of slaves

Colleague

A person who is working in the same institution

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

Connoisseur

A man who knows a lot about things like food, music and art

Conscience

Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is wrong

Conscientious

Governed by a sense of duty

Constellation

A number of stars grouped together

Contagious

A disease which is spread by direct contact

Contemporary

Men living in the same age

Cosmopolitan

Belonging to all parts of the world

Critic

One who finds nothing good in anything

Cyclone

A low-area storm with high winds rotating about a centre of low atmospheric pressure

Cynic

A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

Demagogue

A political leader appealing to popular desires and prejudices

Democracy

Government of the people, by the people and for the people

Depraved

Of very bad morals ; characterized by debasement or degeneration

Dermatology

Medical study of skin and its diseases

Diagnose

Determine the nature of disease

Domicile

A place of permanent residence

Dominion

An area of land that is controlled by a ruler

Dormitory

A large sleeping-room with many beds

Dotage

Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool

Downpour

A heavy continuous fall of rain

Draw

A game in which no one wins

Drought

Dry weather with no rainfall

Dyke

A wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an area

Eccentric

A man with abnormal habits

Edible

Fit to be eaten

Effeminate

Man who is quite like a woman

Egocentric

A person who thinks only about himself and not about others needs

Elegy

A mournful poem or a song

Embezzlement

An act of misappropriation of money

Emigrant

One who goes to settle in another country

Entomologists

Experts who scientifically study insects

Enviable

Likely to arouse envy (jealousy)

Epic

Long poem based on a noble theme

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

Epilogue

A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama

Equestrian

A person who is skilled in horsemanship

Eulogy

A writing or a speech in praise of someone

Euphemism

A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one

Euthanasia

Act of mercy killing

Evacuate

Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous

Excerpt

An extract from a book of writing

Excursion

A short journey made by a group of persons together

Exhortation

A speech designed to incite action

Extravagant

A man who waste his money on luxury

Fanatic

One who has narrow and prejudiced religious views

Fastidious

Not easily pleased by anything

Fatalist

One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined is a

Fauna

Animals that live in a particular region

Feminist

One who believes in offering equal opportunities to women in all spheres

Feud

Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.

finger-post

A guide-post pointing out the way for a place

Foreman

Chief of a group of workmen

Foundling

An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody

Fratricide

Murder of a brother

Fraud

Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money

Funambulist

One who can walk on ropes (tightrope walker)

Geo-stationary

A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth

Ghastly

In a threatening manner

Gratuity

Money paid to employees on retirement

Gregarious

Animals who live in herds

Gullible

Easily duped or fooled

Hanger

A building in which aircraft are housed

Hedonist

One who believes in that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life

Herbivorous

Animal that feeds on plants

Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted

Highbrow

Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes

Homicide

Murder of a man

Honorary

Conferred as an honour

Hutch

A den for small animals

Hydrophobia

Fear of water

Hymn

A song embodying religious and sacred emotions

Hypochondria

Excessive preoccupation with one's health

Iconoclast

One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs

Idiosyncrasy

A person's peculiar habit

Illiterate

A man who does not know how to read or write

Imaginary

Existing only in the mind

Immigrant

A person coming to a foreign land to settle there

Imposter

A person who pretends to be what he is not

Inaccessible

Incapable of being approached

Incantation

Chanting of magic spells

Incentive

Motive or incitement to action

Inexorable

Not to be moved by entreaty

Infallible

A method which never fails

Infanticide

Murder of a new-born child

Inflammatory

Action that is likely to make people very angry

Insolvent

A person who is unable to pay debts

Insomnia

Inability to sleep

Intellectual

A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power

Interlude

Interval between two events

Internment

Detaining and confining someone

Introvert

One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than on things outside

Invertebrates

Animals without backbone

Invocation

Call upon God or any other power (like law) for help or protection

Isthmus

A narrow stretch of land connecting two large bodies of land

Itinerary

Detailed plan of a journey

Jaunt

A short trip or excursion

Journalism

Art of writing for newspapers and magazines

Jury

A body of persons appointed to hear evidence or judge and give their verdict (decision)

Kindergarten

A school for infants and young children

Kleptomania

An excessively morbid desire to steal

Leer

A sly look that is lustful

Lexicographer

One who compiles a dictionary

Libertine

One who gives free rein to his appetites

Licentious

A man of lax moral

Linguist

A person who knows many foreign languages

Malleable

Easy to shape in any desired from

Manoeuvre

An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct

Manuscript

A paper written by hand

Martyr

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Masochist

One who enjoys inflicting pain on himself

Masque

A dramatic performance

Maxim

An established principle of practical wisdom

Mercenary

A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

Microscope

Instrument that magnifies objects

Mint

A place where money is coined

Misanthrope

One who hates mankind

Misogynist

One who hates women

Misologist

Hater of learning and knowledge

Momentary

Lasting only for a moment

Monastery

A place where monks live as a secluded community

Monopoly

Exclusive possession or control of anything

Monotheist

A person worship only one God

Monumental

Of outstanding significance

Mosaic

Design made by putting together coloured pieces of glass or stones

Mummy

Body of a human being or animal embalmed for burial

Neighbourhood

Group of people living together in the same locality

Notorious

A person who is well known in an unfavourable way

Novice

A person without training or experience in a skill or subject

Numismatist

One who collects coins

Obituary

A notice of a person's death

Octagon

A geometrical figure with eight sides

Octogenarian

A person eighty years of age

Oligarchy

Government by the few

Omnivorous

One who eats both vegetables and meat

On tenterhooks

In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense

Ophthalmologist

A doctor who specializes in the eye diseases of the eyes

Optimist

A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things

Optometrist

A specialist who tests eyesight

Orator

A proficient public speaker

Outrider

A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another vehicle

Pacifism

Belief that war and violence are unjustified

Pacifist

A person who opposes war or use of military force

Paediatrician

A doctor who treats children

Pagan

A person who does not believe in any religion

Palindrome

A word which reads the same when read forward or backwards

Panacea

A remedy for all diseases

Panderer

One who caters to the low desires of others

Pantheism

Belief that God is in everything and that everything is God

Pantry

A small room in a big house, hotel, etc. where glasses, dishes, spoons food, etc. are kept

Parvenu

One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige

Pedantic

A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge

Pen

A small enclosure for cattle, sheep, poultry etc.

Pensive

Deep in thought

Perquisite

An emolument over and above fixed income or salary

Perseverance

Constant efforts to achieve something

Personify

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

Philanthropist

A person who loves mankind

Philistine

One who does not care for literature or art

Phobia

Intense and unreasonable fear or dislike

Phonetics

A study of sounds is known as

Pilferages

Act of stealing in small quantities

Pilgrim

A person who travels to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion

Plaque

Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an ornament or memorial

Platable

Food which agrees with one's taste

Plumber

A workman who fits and repairs pipes

Plutocracy

Government by wealthy

Podium

A speaker's platform

Polyandry

A woman having more than one husband at the same time

Polygon

Figure with many angles or sides

Posthumous

A child born after death of his father

Postscript

Anything written in a letter after it is signed

Pram

A four-wheeled carriage for a baby, pushed by a person on foot

Predator

An animal which lives by preying on other animals

Profile

General view of person's character

Prop

A pole or beam used as a temporary support

Propensity

A special fondness or liking for

Protocol

Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence

Punter

A person who gambles or bets

Quadruped

A four footed animal

Rancid

Having a stale smell or taste

Ransom

Amount of money demanded by kidnappers

Reciprocate

Give and receive mutually

Recluse

A person who lives by himself

Renegade

One who deserts his principle or believes

Reproof

An expression of mild disapproval

Rhetoric

Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress

Sadism

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others

Samaritan

A person who helps even a stranger in difficulty

Sanatorium

A place of good climate for invalids

Satire

Full of criticism or mockery

Secular

A place where all religions are honoured

Sermon

A religious discourse

Shoal

A large number of fish swimming together

Simile

A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles

Sinecure

A post with little work but high salary

Smuggler

A person who brings goods illegally into the country

Sojourn

A brief or a short stay at a place

Specimen

An object or portion serving as a sample

Stickler

A person who insists on something

Stowaway

One who hides away on a ship to obtain a free passage

Succulent

Having juicy or fleshy and thick tissue

Syllable

A part of a word that can be pronounced separately

Synagogue

A place where Jews worship according to their religion

Taciturn

Habitually silent or talking little

Tandem

A bicycle for two or more people

Teetotaller

A person who never takes alcoholic drinks

Temporary

Lasting only for a short while

Testimonial

A written statement about someone's character, usually provided by an employer

Totalitarianism

A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to function

Transparency

A drawing on transparent paper

Trickster

A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things

Trilogy

A set of three related works by same author

Triumvirate

A group of three powerful people

Truism

An obviously true or hackneyed statement

Vegetarian

One living on vegetables

Venerable

A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom

Verbose

A style full of words

Veteran

A person with a long experience of any occupation

Visionary

One who can think about the future with imagination and wisdom

Voluntary

Doing something according to one's own free will

Wag

A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes

Wardrobe

A place where clothes are kept

Waybill

A list of passengers and luggage

Widow

A woman whose husband is dead

Windfall

An unexpected piece of good fortune

Wreath

A decorative ring of flowers and leaves

Yacht

A light sailing boat built specially for racing