One Word Substitution
One Word Substitution
1. One who has become dependent on something or drugs – ………………………..…Addict
2. Fear of being enclosed in small closed space –………………………………. Claustrophobia
3. Call upon God or any other power (like law) for help or protection – ……..Invocation
4. Severely abusive writing in journals – ………………………………………………………Scurrilous
5. A person who opposes war or use of military force – ……………………………………Pacifist
6. One not concerned with right or wrong – …………………………………………………….Amoral
7. Something no longer in use – ……………………………………………………………………..Obsolete
8. Stealthily done (something done in a quiet and secret way in order to avoid being noticed) – …Surreptitious
9. Words written on a tomb – ………………………………………………………………………….Epitaph
10. A person with a long experience of any occupation – ………………………………….Veteran
11. Something capable of being done – …………………………………………………………….Feasible
12. A person coming to a foreign land to settle there – …………………..…………...Immigrant
13. Anything which is no longer in use – …………………………………………………………..Obsolete
14. A person who is unable to pay debts – ……………………………………………………….Insolvent
15. Capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses, and therefore not definite – ………………….Ambiguous
16. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama – ……………………………………………………………………………Epilogue
17. Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money – ……………………………………Fraud
18. Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an ornament or memorial – ….Plaque
19. To cut something into two pieces – …………………………………………………………………Sever
20. Succession of rulers belonging to one family – ……………………………………………Dynasty
21. To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to a new destination or demand something
– ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………Hijack
22. Lasting only for a moment - …………………………………………………………………Momentary
23. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain – ……………………………………………………..Stoic
24. The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food – ………..Gastronomy
25. Killing of a child – …………………………………………………………………………………….Infanticide
26. One who believes in offering equal opportunities to women in all spheres –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Feminist
27. One who studies election trend by means of opinion polls – ………………Psephologist
28. A doctor who treats children – ……………………………………………………………Paediatrician
29. One who can think about the future with imagination and wisdom – ……….Visionary
30. Give and receive mutually - ……………………………………………………………………Reciprocate
31. A building where an audience sits – ………………………………………………………Auditorium
32. The first model of a new device – …………………………………………………………….Prototype
33. Tough tissues in joints –………………………………………………………………………….. Ligaments
34. The study of maps – …………………………………………………………………………….Cartography
35. A person who breaks into houses in order to steal –……………………………………. Burglar
36. The study of the origin and history of words –……………………………………….. Etymology
37. One who can walk on ropes (tightrope walker)–………………………………… Funambulist
38. Belonging to all parts of the world – ………………………………………………….Cosmopolitan
39. One who hates mankind – ………………………………………………………………….Misanthrope
40. One who goes to settle in another country – …………………………………………….Emigrant
41. Constant efforts to achieve something – ………………………………………….Perseverance
42. A person who believes in total abolition of war –………………………………………. Pacifist
43. A four footed animal – ………………………………………………………………………..Quadruped
44. Ready to believe anything – …………………………………………………………………..Credulous
45. That which lasts for a short time – …………………………………………………………Transitory
46. Indifference to pleasure or pain – ……………………………………………………………….Stoicism
47. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence or judge and give their verdict (decision) –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Jury
48. The essential or characteristic customs , habits and conventions of a society or community –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mores
49. A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to function –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Totalitarianism
50. One who collects coins – ……………………………………………………………………Numismatist
51. Violation of something holy or sacred – …………………………………………..Sacrilege
52. A broad road bordered with trees - ………………………………………………Boulevard
53. Animals who live in herds – ………………………………………..………………..Gregarious
54. The murder of parents or near relative – …………………………………………Parricide
55. A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………Euphemism
56. One who believes in no government and therefore incites disorder in a state -
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Anarchist
57. One who secretly listens to talks of others – ………………………….Eavesdropper
58. Science of diseases – …………………………………………………………………….Pathology
59. One who is beyond reforms – ……………………………………………………..Incorrigible
60. Concluding part of a literary work - …………………………………………………Epilogue
61. The act of killing whole group of people, especially a whole race – ……………..Genocide
62. One who stays away from school without permission – …………………………………..Truant
63. A person without training or experience in a skill or subject – …………………………Novice
64. Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of the death – ……………………………Autopsy
65. The study of religion and religious ideas and beliefs - ………………………………….Theology
66. One who is indifferent to pain and pleasure – ……………………………………………………..Stoic
67. A place where Jews worship according to their religion – ………………………….Synagogue
68. An area of land that is controlled by a ruler – ……………………………………………..Dominion
69. One who is greedy – ……………………………………………………………………………………Voracious
70. Simple, fast-spreading plant without flowers or leaves, which can often cause disease –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Fungus
71. Dry weather with no rainfall – …………………………………………………………………….Drought
72. Too much official formality – …………………………………………………………………Red-tapism
73. Living together of a man and woman without being married to each other (live in relationship) –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Concubinage
74. A place where government / public records are kept - ………………………………..Archive
75. A place where all religions are honoured - …………………………………………………Secular
76. Excessive preoccupation with one’s health - …………………………Hypochondria
77. Without risk of punishment - ………………………………………………………….Impunity
78. Deep in thought - ………………………………………………………………………………Pensive
79. A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes – ……………………………….Wag
80. A sly look that is lustful – …………………………………………………………………………Leer
81. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks – ………………………………………………Dipsomania
82. A hater of mankind – ………………………………………………………………………….Misanthrope
83. A remedy for all diseases – …………………………………………………………………………Panacea
84. Something that is poisonous and unhealthy - ………………………………………………….Toxic
85. The worship of idols or images – ………………………………………………………………….Idolatry
86. A place where nuns live and work – ………………………………………………………………Convent
87. Violation of something holy and sacred – …………………………………………………….Sacrilege
88. One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs – ………………………………Iconoclast
89. Feeding on food made of both plant and flesh – ……………………………………Omnivorous
90. A woman having more than one husband at the same time – ……………………Polyandry
91. A den for small animals – …………………………………………………………………………………Hutch
92. To take back, withdraw or renounce – …………………………………………………………….Recant
93. The habit of always admiring oneself - ………………………………………………………Narcissism
94. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle difference –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Intermediary
95. One who deserts his principle or believes – ……………………………………………….Renegade
96. Property handled down after the death of a person – ……………………………Inheritance
97. One who breaks the established traditions and image – ………………………….Iconoclast
98. One who believes in that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Hedonist
99. Building in which a dead body is kept for a time – …………………………..………..Mortuary
100. Experts in the scientific study of birds – ……………………………………Ornithology
101. Placing a thing besides another - ………………………………………………… Juxtapose
102. One who does not follow the usual way of life – …………………………Bohemian
103. The first public speech delivered by a person – ………………….Maiden speech
104. Wild and noisy disorder – …………………………………………………….Pandemonium
105. General view of person’s character – …………………………………………………Profile
106. A person who is in his seventies – …………………………………….….Septuagenarian
107. Study of insects – ………………………………………………………………………..Entomology
108. Military waking up signals in the morning – ……………………………….………Reveille
109. The sound of the funeral bell – ………………………………………..……………………Knell
110. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views – ……….…………………….Bigot
111. One who loves books – …………………………………………………………………Bibliophile
112. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of a drama –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Epilogue
113. Causing or ending in death – ……………………………………………………………………Fatal
114. A group of girls – …………………………………………………………………………………….Bevy
115. Belief that war and violence are unjustified – ……………………………………Pacifism
116. A wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an area – ……….Dyke
117. A specialist who tests eyesight - ……………………………………………Optometrist
118. Commencement of adjacent words with the same letter - …….Alliteration
119. One who walks in sleep – …………………………………………………..Somnambulist
120. A government by officials - …………………………………………………..Bureaucracy
121. Of very bad morals ; characterized by debasement or degeneration –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Depraved
122. Body of a human being or animal embalmed for burial – ……………….Mummy
123. Something which cannot be believed – ……………………………….………Incredible
124. A method which never fails – …………………………………………………………Infallible
125. A place where birds are kept – …………………………………………………..………Aviary
126. The abandonment of one’s country and cause – ……………………..…..Defection
127. Treatment by means of exercise and massage – ………………….Physiotherapy
128. Bitter and violent attack in words against someone or something – .Diatribe
129. Motion of heads, hands etc., as a mode of expression indicating attitude –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Gesture
130. To be biased against someone or something – ……………………………..Prejudice
131. A person who never takes alcoholic drinks – …………………………….Teetotaller
132. A tank where fish or water plants are kept –………………………………. Aquarium
133. A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Epicurean
134. Inability to sleep – …………………………………………………………………………Insomnia
135. One who believes in giving equal opportunity to women in all fields –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Feminist
136. To have a very high opinion about oneself - ……………………………….Conceited
137. Place of burial (especially not in churchyard) – …………………………….Cemetery
138. A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Optimist
139. An occasion of great importance – ………………………………………...Momentous
140. Government by ruler who has unlimited power – ……………………….Autocracy
141. One who journeys from place to place – ……………………………………..Itinerant
142. That which cannot be called back – ………………………………………..Irrevocable
143. The state of being miserable bereft (deprived of or lacking) of all possessions –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Destitute
144. A picture of a person or a thing drawn in such a highly exaggerated manner to cause a laughter – ………………………………………………………………………………………………Caricature
145. Belief that God is in everything and that everything is God – ….Pantheism
146. One who breaks the law – ……………………………………………………Transgressor
147. That which cannot be captured – ………………………………………….Ungrippable
148. Reproducing or memorizing word for word - ……………………………Verbatim
149. Careful in spending of money, time, etc. – ………………………………Economical
150. Study of insects - ……………………………………………………………………Entomology
151. Science of the race of mankind – …………………………………………………...Ethnology
152. Detaining and confining something – …………………………………………Internment
153. One who criticizes popular beliefs which he thinks is mistaken or unwise –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Iconoclast
154. Impossible to describe – …………………………………………………………………..Ineffable
155. An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Manoeuvre
156. The animals of a particular region – ……………………………………………………..Fauna
157. An emolument over and above fixed salary – …………………………………Perquisite
158. An unexpected piece of good fortune – …………………………………………….Windfall
159. Clues available at the scene – …………………………………………………Circumstantial
160. One hides away in a ship or passenger vehicle to obtain a free passage –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Stowaway
161. One who is a citizen not of a country but of the world – …………….Cosmopolitan
162. Circular building or hall with a dome – …………………………………………………Rotunda
163. The use of many words where only a few are necessary – ……….Circumlocution
164. A continuous process of change is known as – …………………………………………….Flux
165. An involuntary action under a stimulus is described as a – ………………………Reflex
166. Determine the nature of disease – ……………………………………………………..Diagnose
167. Occurring at night – …………………………………………………………………………..Nocturnal
168. Arrangement in order of occurrence – ……………………………………….Chronological
169. Science of heredity - ……………………………………………………………………………Genetics
170. To run away with a lover – ………………………………………………………………………..Elope
171. With much liveliness and a sense of purpose – ……………………………..Jauntily
172. Seeing something which is not actually present – ………………..Hallucination
173. The practice of having more than one husband – ………………………Polyandry
174. Calmness and indifference to suffering – ……………………………………..Stoicism
175. Person who insists on adherence to formal rules or literary meaning –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pedant
176. Words of similar meaning – ………………………………………………………………Synonyms
177. To be known for bad acts – ……………………………………………………………….Notorious
178. Belonging to all parts of the world – …………………………………………………..Universal
179. One who tends to take a hopeful view of a life – ………………………………..Optimist
180. Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure – ……………………………...Barometer
181. The practice of submitting a proposal to popular vote – ……………Referendum
182. An object or portion serving as a sample – …………………………………….Specimen
183. Not to be moved by entreaty – ………………………………………………………..Despotic
184. To renounce a high position of authority or control – ……………………..Abdicate
185. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence – ……………………………….Protocol
186. To struggle helplessly – ……………………………………………………………………Flounder
187. Loss of memory – …………………………………………………………………………….Amnesia
188. Release of a prisoner form jail on certain terms and conditions – ………..Parole
189. Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is wrong –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Conscience
190. An inscription on a tomb – …………………………………………………………………Epitaph
191. To look at someone in an angry or threatening way – ………………………..Glower
192. Pertaining to cattle – …………………………………………………………………………..Bovine
193. A person who writes decoratively- …………………………………………….Calligrapher
194. Something that causes death – ………………………………………………………………Fatal
195. A post with little work but high salary – ………………………………………….Sinecure
196. A test in which cells from diseased organs are removes and tested – ….Biopsy
197. One who compiles a dictionary – ……………………………………………Lexicographer
198. Quibble (to avoid giving a direct answer to a question in order to hide the truth)-
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Prevaricate
199. Words uttered impiously about God – …………………………………………Blasphemy
200. A person who has no money to pay off his debts – …………………………Insolvent
201. List of issues to be discussed at a meeting – …………………………………………Agenda
202. The study of insects – …………………………………………………………………….Entomology
203. Theft of another person’s writings or ideas and passing them off as one’s own –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Plagiarism
204. The place where public, government or historical records are kept – ……Archive
205. Speed of an object in one direction - …………………………………………………….Velocity
206. In a threatening manner – ………………………………………………………………………Ghastly
207. A person who pretends to be what he is not – …………………………………….Imposter
208. One who finds nothing good in anything – ………………………………………………….Critic
209. That which cannot be easily read- ………………………………………………………….Illegible
210. The process of deciding the nature of disease by examination – ………..Diagnosis
211. The quality of being politely firm and demanding – …………………………….Assertive
212. One who eats human flesh – ………………………………………………………………..Cannibal
213. A person who is fluent in two languages – ……………………………………………Bilingual
214. State of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion – ……………….Consternation
215. A person who loves wealth and spends as little money as possible – …………Miser
216. Fear of water – …………………………………….………………………………………Hydrophobia
217. Easily duped or fooled – ………………………………………………………………………..Gullible
218. Animal that can live on land and in water - …………………………………..Amphibians
219. Handwriting that cannot be read – ………………………………………………………Illegible
220. To feel or express disapproval of something or someone – ………………Deprecate
221. To keep a great person or event in people’s memory – ……………Commemorate
222. Occurring at irregular intervals in time - …………………………………………….Sporadic
223. A lover of books – ………………………………………………………………............Bibliophile
224. A person who withdraws from world to live in seclusion and often in solitude –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Recluse
225. To agree to something – …………………………………………………………………………Assent
226. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give their verdicts in trials –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Jury
227. A situation that stops activity from progressing - ……………………Bottleneck
228. A person who dishonestly pretends to be somebody else –………..Imposter
229. A violent storm – ………………………………………………………………………..Tempest
230. Careful or thorough enquiry – …………………………………………….Investigation
231. Failing to discharge one’s duty (willfully) – ………………………………………..Dereliction
232. A legal agreement by which a person borrows money from a bank usually to buy a
house –…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Mortage
233. A movement of part of the body to express an idea or feeling – ……………Gesture
234. A child born after the death of his father - ………………………….Posthumous child
235. A person who is physically dependent on a substance – ………………………….Addict
236. A cure for all disease – ………………………………………………………………………….Panacea
237. A raised platform in building – …………………………………………………………Walkaway
238. A system of naming things – ………………………………………………………Nomenclature
239. One who hates women – …………………………………………………………………Misogynist
240. Able to use right hand and left hand equally well – ……………………Ambidextrous
241. Capable of being interpreted in two ways – …………………………………….Ambiguous
242. One who has narrow and prejudiced religious views – …………………………..Fanatic
243. The action of looking within or into one’s own mind – ………………………Introspect
244. To confirm with the help of evidence – ………………………………………………Implicate
245. A person who loves mankind – …………………………………………………Philanthropist
246. Full of criticism or mockery – ………………………………………………………….Satire
247. An agreement between two countries or groups to stop fighting –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Ceasefire
248. Excessively enthusiastic and unreasonably excited about something –
………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………Fanatical
249. Intense and unreasonable fear or dislike – …………………………………..Phobia
250. To be dogmatic in one’s opinion – ………………………………………Opinionated
251. High sea waves caused by underwater earthquake – …………………Tsunami
252. A voice that cannot be heard – ………………………………………………Inaudible
253. The absence of law and order – ………………………………………………….Anarchy
254. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle differences –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Intermediary
255. To give one’s authority to another – ………………………………………….Delegate
256. Body of singers- ……………………………………………………………………………………..Choir
257. A thing likely to be easily broken – ……………………………………………………….Brittle
258. An animal story with moral – …………………………………………………………………Fable
259. The study of ancient civilization – ………………………………………………Archaeology
260. A disease which is spread by direct contact – ………………………………Contagious
261. Lasting only for a short while – ………………………………………………………..Temporary
262. A number of stars grouped together – …………………………………………Constellation
263. Animal that feeds on plants – ………………………………………………………..Herbivorous
264. Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something – …………Coercion
265. Murder of a man – ……………………………………………………………………………..Homicide
266. Strong dislikes between two persons – ………………………………………………Antipathy
267. That which is without opposition – …………………………………………………Unanimous
268. The plant and vegetation of a region – ……………………………………………………….Flora
269. The killing of whole group of people – ………………………………………………Genocide
270. A remedy for all diseases – …………………………………………………………………..Panacea
271. The plants and vegetation of a region - ………………………………………………………Flora
272. Related to moon – …………………………………………………………………………………….Lunar
273. The art of preserving skin of animals, birds and fish – ……………………...Taxidermy
274. A paper written by hand –……………………………………………………………… Manuscript
275. Place where wine is made – …………………………………………………………………Brewery
276. Found all over the world – ………………………………………………………………….Universal
277. Something kept as a reminder of an event – ……………………………………….Souvenir
278. Scale used for measuring the strength of an earthquake - …………………….Richter
279. One who practices one of fine arts – …………………………………………………………Artist
280. A general pardon of offenders – ………………………………………………………….Amnesty
281. An established principle of practical wisdom – ……………………………………Maxim
282. The process by which a person or an organization reduces the amount of money it spends – ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Budgeting
283. A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Simile
284. Very dramatic – ………………………………………………………………………………..Histrionic
285. To secretly store more than what is allowed – ……………………………………..Hoard
286. One who does not makes mistakes – ………………………………………………Infallible
287. A written statement about someone’s character, usually provided by an employer –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Testimonial
288. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank – ……………………Hinterland
289. An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Foundling
290. Art of writing for newspapers and magazines – ……………………………Journalism
291. A person who gambles or bets – …………………………………………………………Punter
292. Place that provide refuge – ………………………………………………………………..Asylum
293. Doing something according to one’s own free will – ……………………Voluntary
294. A foreigner who settles in a country – ………………………………………….Immigrant
295. A small room in a big house, hotel, ship etc. where glasses, dishes, spoons food, etc. are kept - ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Pantry
296. Government of the people, by the people and for the people – ……Democracy
297. Something that is difficult to believe – ………………………………………………Incredible
298. The height of object above sea level – ………………………………………………….Altitude
299. Group of people living together in the same locality – ……………Neighbourhood
300. Always ready to attack or quarrel – …………………………………………………Aggressive
301. Fit to be eaten – ……………………………………………………………………………………..Edible
302. Unfair advantages for members of one’s own family – ……………………Nepotism
303. A proficient public speaker –……………………………………………………………..…….Orator
304. One who eats both vegetables and meat – …………………………..………Omnivorous
305. One who gains benefits from something – ……………………………………..Beneficiary
306. Spoken or done without preparation – ……………………………………………Extempore
307. Fluent and clear in speech – ………………………………………………………………Articulate
308. Through which light cannot pass – …………………………..………………………….Opaque
309. To write under a different name – …………………………………………………Pseudonym
310. A person who is well known in an unfavorable way – ……………………….Notorious
311. The first speech made by a person – …………………………………………………….Maiden
312. A man having no hair on scalp - ………………………………………………………………..Bald
313. A man who waste his money on luxury – ……………………………………..Extravagant
314. A geo metrical figure with eight sides – ………………………………………………Octagon
315. To injure one’s reputation – …………………………………………………………………Defame
316. A man who does not know how to read or write – ………………………………Illiterate
317. One who speaks for others - …………………………………………………………..Spokesman
318. Soldiers who fight on horseback – …………………..…………………………………….Cavalry
319. Rebellion against lawful authority – …………………………………………………Mutiny
320. To officially take private property away to seize – ……………………………Confiscate
321. Someone having many skills – …………………………………………………….Versatile
322. Something which is imagined to be real but actually does not exist – ….Figment
323. Someone who scientifically studies the birds - ……………………………Ornithologist
324. A person who cannot make a mistake – …………………………………………..Infallible
325. One who loves all mankind - …………………………………………………..Philanthropist
326. One who is out to destroy the Government – …………………………………Anarchist
327. Liable to be easily broken – ………………………………………………………………….Brittle
328. One who eats human flesh – ……………………………………………………………Cannibal
329. One who performs daring gymnastics feats – …………………………………………Acrobat
330. A list of books available in a library – ………………………………………………….Catalogue
331. A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge –……………………Pedantic
332. To bite like a rat – ………………………………………………………………………………………Gnaw
333. A place of good climate for invalids – ………………………………………………Sanatorium
334. Speech for the first time – ………………………………………………………..Maiden speech
335. A woman with dark brown hair - …………………………………………………………Brunette
336. One who hates women – …………………………………………………………………Misogynist
337. The study or collection of coins – …………………………………………………Numismatics
338. An office with a salary but no work – …………………………………………………..Sinecure
339. That which may be easily broken – ………………………………………………………….Brittle
340. Property inherited from one’s father or ancestors – ………………………Patrimony
341. Amount of money demanded by kidnappers – ……………………………………Ransom
342. Easy to shape in any desired from – ………………………………………………….Malleable
343. A hater of women – …………………………………………………………………………Misogynist
344. A large burial ground – ………………………………………………………………………Cemetery
345. To supply land with water by artificial means – ……………………………………..Irrigate
346. A co-worker in an office or institution – …………………………………………….Colleague
347. A man who is quite like a woman – …………………………………………………Effeminate
348. One whose motive is merely to get money – …………………………………..Mercenary
349. The study of plant life – ………………………………………………………………………….Botany
350. Animals which live in water – ………………………………………………………………..Aquatic
351. Instrument that magnifies objects – ……………………………………………….Microscope
352. One who is unable to pay one’s debt – ………………………………………………Bankrupt
353. Exclusive possession or control of anything – …………………………………..Monopoly
354. The study of birds – ……………………………………………………………………….Ornithology
355. One who loves or supports his or her country and is willing to defend it –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Patriot
356. Likely to arouse envy (jealousy) – ………………………………………………………..Enviable
357. Existing only in the mind – …………………………………………………………Imaginary
358. One who eats too much –…………………………………………………………………….. Glutton
359. Talking disrespectfully of sacred things –……………………………………….. Blasphemy
360. A handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read – …………………….Illegible
361. Animals that eat flesh – …………………………………………………………………Carnivorous
362. One who knows everything – …………………………………………………………Omniscient
363. Inability to sleep – ……………………………………………………………………………..Insomnia
364. A list of name of books – ………………………………………………………………….Catalogue
365. Yearly celebration of a date or an event – …………………………………….Anniversary
366. A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs – ………..Martyr
367. Men living in the same age – …………………………………………………….Contemporary
368. A list of books and writings of one author or one subject – ………….Bibliography
369. The conference that takes place once in three year – ………………………Triennial
370. Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Rhetoric
371. The production of raw silk – …………………………………………………………Sericulture
372. Politicians who are notorious for doing undue favors to their relative –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Nepotism
373. A person who helps even a stranger in difficulty- ………………………….Samaritan
374. Has an evil reputation – …………………………………………………………………Notorious
375. A person who readily believes others – …………………………………………Credulous
376. Enclosed in a small closed space – ……………………………………….Claustrophobia
377. A political leader appealing to popular desires and prejudices – …Demagogue
378. Science regarding principles of classification – ………………………………Taxonomy
379. Not allowing the passage of light – ……………………………………………………Opaque
380. Operation of body after death – …………………………………………...Post- Mortem
381. A group of three powerful people – ……………………………………………Triumvirate
382. An apartment or building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it , but also containing shared areas – …………………………………….Condominium
383. A person who consumes human flesh – ……………………………………………Cannibal
384. Stealing of ideas or writings of someone else- ……………………………..Plagiarism
385. Detailed plan of a journey – ………………………………………………………Itinerary
386. A school boy who frequently cuts classes is a – ……………………………………Truant
387. One who cannot be corrected – ………………………………………………….Incorrigible
388. One who hates women – ……………………………………………………………..Misogynist
389. A general pardon granted by the Government to political offenders –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Amnesty
390. A person specially interested in the study of coins and medals –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Numismatist
391. A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another vehicle – ……….Escort
392. Intentional destruction of racial groups – ……………………………………….Genocide
393. Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported – …Contraband
394. An excessively morbid desire to steal – …………………………………….Kleptomania
395. A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom – ………………Venerable
396. One who is unaffected or indifferent to joy, pain, pleasure or grief – ……..Stoic
397. That which cannot be believed – ………………………………………………Incredible
398. One who is all powerful – ……………………………………………………..Omnipotent
399. An act of violence to take control of a plane – ………………………………..Hijack
400. Send or bring somebody back to his own country – …………………Repatriate
401. Animals that live in a particular region – ………………………………………..Native
402. A form of government in which supreme power rests with people is –
………………………………………………………………………………………………..Democracy
403. Murder of a brother – …………………………………………………………………….Fratricide
404. One who enjoys inflicting pain on himself – …………………………………Masochist
405. To die without having made a will – ……………………………………………….Intestate
406. Not easily pleased by anything – ……………………………………………..Fastidious
407. To play the part of and function as, some other person – ………………………….Act
408. Handwriting which is difficult/impossible to read – …………………………..Illegible
409. More like a woman than a man in manners and habits – ……………..Effeminate
410. An exact – copy of handwriting or a picture produced by a machine –….. Copy
411. One who thinks or speaks too much of himself – ………………………………….Egoist
412. One who accepts pleasure and pain equally – …………………………………………Stoic
413. Having juicy or fleshy and thick tissue – ………………………………………….Succulent
414. The study or practice of dancing or composing ballets – …………Choreography
415. A set of three related works by same author – ……………………………………Trilogy
416. Science of Human mind and behavior – ………………………………………Psychology
417. A person of obscure position who has gained wealth – …………..……….Parvenu
418. A word composed of the first letters of the words in a phrase – ……..Acronym
419. The act of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush or a special pen –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Calligraphy
420. Words inscribed on a tomb – ……………………………………………………………..Epitaph
421. An obviously true or hackneyed statement –…………………………………………Truism
422. To reduce to nothing – …………………………………………………………………………….Null
423. A study of sounds is known as – ……………………………………………….……Phonetics
424. Written law of a legislative body – …………………………………………………….……Statue
425. A person who shows off his/her learning – …………………………………….…….Pedant
426. A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others – ……………...Altruist
427. The study of worms and insects – …………………………………………………Entomology
428. A person who attends to the disease of the eye is an – ………………………….Oculist
429. Study of the nature of Gods – …………………………………………………………Theology
430. That which cannot be defeated – ……………………………………………………Invincible
431. A decorative handwriting – ………………………………………………………….Calligraphy
432. A person difficult to please – …………………………………………………………Fastidious
433. A list of passengers and luggage – ……………………………………………………..Waybill
434. The line where the land and sky seems to meet – …………………………….Horizon
435. A handwriting that cannot be read – …………………………………………………Illegible
436. Words written on a tomb of a dead person – …………………………………….Epitaph
437. Fear of closed space – ………………………………………………..…………Claustrophobia
438. A remedy for all disease – …………………………………………………………………Panacea
439. One who studies the art of gardening – …………………………………..Horticulturist
440. A pole or beam used as a temporary support – ………………………………………Prop
441. A building in which aircraft are housed – ………………………………………………Hanger
442. A former student of a school, college or university – ………………………….Alumnus
443. A short story based on your personal experience –………………………….. Anecdote
444. One who takes care of a building – ………………………………………………………Warden
445. Incapable of being approached – …………………………………………..……..Inaccessible
446. One who lends money at a very high interest – ……………………………………..Usurer
447. One who lives/survives on others/other lives – ……………………………………Parasite
448. Detailed plan of journey – ……………………………………………………………..……Itinerary
449. One who possesses many talents –…………………………………………….…….. Versatile
450. A medicine to nullify the effect of poison – ………………………………………..Antidote
451. A person who lives by himself- ……………………………………………………………..Recluse
452. An assembly of worshippers – ……………………………………………………Congregation
453. A heavy continuous fall of rain – …………………………………………………..Downpour
454. A public institution for the care and protection of children without parents –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Orphanage
455. An inscription on a tomb – …………………………………………………………………Epitaph
456. A man of evil reputation- ……………………………………………….………………Notorious
457. A decorative ring of flowers and leaves – …………………………………………..Wreath
458. Shaking movement of the ground – ……………………………………………………….Tremor
459. A game in which no one wins – ………………………………………………………………….Draw
460. The art of making maps and charts – …………………………………………….Cartography
461. Animals that can live on land and water – ………………………………………Amphibians
462. Completing a period of hundred years – ………………………………………….Centennial
463. A figure with many angles or sides – …………………………………………………Polygon
464. A list of things to be discussed at a meeting – ……………………………………Agenda
465. A large number of fish swimming together – …………………………………………Shoal
466. A room or building for the preservation of plants – ………………………….Plantain
467. Liable to be easily broken – ………………………………………………………………….Brittle
468. A principle or standard by which anything is or can be judged – …..Criterion
469. A person who is self-centred – …………………………………………………………..Egoist
470. A word that reads the same as backward or forward – …………..Pallindrome
471. The firing of many guns at the same time to mark an occasion – ….Fusillade
472. A person who supports or speaks in favour of something – ………..Advocate
473. One living on vegetables – ………………………………………………………..Vegetarian
474. An extract from a book of writing – …………………………………………………Excerpt
475. Person who files a suit – …………………………………………………………………Plaintiff
476. A person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks – ……….Teetotaller
477. Long poem based on a noble theme – …………………………………………………..Epic
478. One who lives both on land as well as in water – ………………………Amphibian
479. A strong dislike – ………………………………………………………………………..Animosity
480. Take great pleasure – …………………………………………………………………………Revel
481. The practice of having many wives – …………………………………………..Polygamy
482. Not likely to be easily pleased – ………………………………………………………..Fastidious
483. A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army – …………………Mercenary )
484. A collection of slaves – ……………………………………………………………………………..Coffle
485. One who is always doubting – ………………………………………………………………..Sceptic
486. One who offers his services of his own freewill – ………………………………Volunteer
487. A person who repairs broken window-glasses – ……………………………………..Glazier
488. The art of beautiful handwriting – …………………………………………………..Calligraphy
489. A writing or a speech in praise of someone - ………………………………………..…Eulogy
490. Loss of memory – ………………………………………………………………………………..Amnesia
491. A speech made without preparation – …………………………………………….Extempore
492. A speaker’s platform – ……………………………………………………………………Podium
493. Science of practice of map drawing – ……………………………………..Cartography
494. Motive or incitement to action – ………………………………………………….Incentive
495. A short trip or excursion – …………………………………………………………………..Jaunt
496. Speech which is not audible – ………………………………………………………Inaudible
497. Partner in crime – ……………………………………………………………………….Accomplice
498. A state where no law and order exists – ………………………………………..Anarchy
499. To free completely from blame – ……………………………………………….Exonerate
500. Estimation of a thing’s worth – ……………………………………………………Appraisal
501. A supplement to a will – …………………………………………………………………..Codicil
502. A person who collects coins – ………………………………………………Numismatists
503. Favouritism granted in politics or business to relatives – ………………Nepotism
504. A word or practice that has gone out of use - ……………………………….Obsolete
505. A person who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job – …………………………………………………….Apprentice
506. A part of a word that can be pronounced separately – ……………………..Syllable
507. Relating to kinship with the father – ……………………………………………..Patrilineal
508. A special fondness or liking for – ………………………………………………….Propensity
509. Something that might happen in the future – …………………………..Contingency
510. Affecting or relating to cows – …………………………………………………………….Bovine
511. A drink usually made from a mixture of one or more alcoholic drinks –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Cocktail
512. Passing out of use – ……………………………………………………………………Obsolescent
513. The act of speaking about one’s thoughts when one is alone – ……….Soliloquy
514. All the arts, beliefs and social institutions etc, characteristics of a race –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Civilization
515. Small pieces of metal that fly out from an exploding bomb – ………….Shrapnel
516. Person believing in free will – ………………………………………………………Libertarian
517. Hole excavated by an animal as dwelling – ………………………………………..Burrow
518. Pertaining to sheep – ………………………………………………………………………….Bovine
519. TO remove an objectionable part from a book – …………………………..Expurgate
520. A doctor who specializes in diseases of the nose –…………………… Rhinologist
521. A man knows a lot about things like food, music and art - ………….Connoisseur
522. A wooden object used for connecting animals that are pulling a vehicle – .Yoke
523. Having a stale smell or taste – ……………………………………………………………..Rancid
524. Material that changes naturally by the action of bacteria – ……Biodegradable
525. Government by the few – ……………………………………………………………….Oligarchy
526. Study of caves – ……………………………………………………………………………Speleology
527. A fictitious name especially one assumed by an author – ………………Pseudonym
528. Animals that eat flesh – ………………………………………………………………..Omnivorous
529. A speech delivered without any preparation – ……………………………….Extempore
530. A drug or other substance that induce sleep – ……………………………………Sedative
531. Animals which suckle their young – ………………………………………………….Mammals
532. Beyond correction – ……………………………………………………………………….Incorrigible
533. An event that causes great harm to dams – ……………………………………….Disasters
534. A book written by an unknown – ………………………………………………….Anonymous
535. Inflammation of gums – …………………………………………………………………….Gingivitis
536. Widespread scarcity of food – ………………………………………………………………Famine
537. A poem of fourteen lines – …………………………………………………………………….Sonnet
538. Wild imagination – ……………………………………………………………………………….Fantasy
539. An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Alimony
540. One who believes everything he/she hears – …………………………………..Credulous
541. Incapable of error – ……………………………………………………………………………Infallible
542. People of no fixed abode – ………………………………………………………………….Nomads
543. A person who can make himself/herself feel at home in any country –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Cosmopolitan
544. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence – …………………………………Protocol
545. That which makes it difficult to recognize the presence or real nature of something –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Camouflage
546. The full agreement of all members – ………………………………………….Unanimously
547. Short speech or poem given at the end of a play or a book – ……………..Epilogue
548. Accidental good fortune – ………………………………………………………………………..Fluke
549. Lack of feeling – …………………………………………………………………………………….Apathy
550. Brought back to mind – ………………………………………………………………….Reminisced
551. A person who drives our motor cars – ………………………………………………Chauffeur
552. A small village or group of houses – …………………………………………………..Hamlet
553. A person who loves everybody – ………………………………………………………..Altruist
554. Person leading a life of strict self-discipline – ……………………………………..Ascetic
555. One who is neither intelligent nor dull …………………………………………..Mediocre
556. That which can be drunk – ………………………………………………………………..Potable
557. A government run by officials – …………………………………………………Bureaucracy
558. One who does something for the first time – …………………………………….Pioneer
559. One who plays for pleasure rather than as a professional – …………..Amateur
560. Free somebody from blame or guilt – ……………………………………………Exonerate
561. Underground place for storing wine or other provisions – ……………………Cellar
562. A list of explanations of rare, technical or obsolete words – …………….Glossary
563. Study of the interaction of people with their environment – ………Philosophy
564. Incapable of being tired – …………………………………………………………Indefatigable
565. Guilty of crime – ………………………………………………………………………………Culpable
566. That which cannot be reached – …………………………………………………Inaccessible
567. A person who collects and/or studies stamps – ……………………………..Philatelist
568. People at a religious gathering – ……………………………………………..Congregation
569. Government by wealthy – ……………………………………………………………Plutocracy
570. Branch of medicine concerned with children and their illness – …….Pediatrics
571. Pay attention – ……………………………………………………………………………….Glance at
572. One who is rather fastidious – ……………………………………………………..Meticulous
573. A written declaration of government or a political party – …………….Manifesto
574. Worth eating – ……………………………………………………………………………………..Edible
575. A person who wastes his money on luxury – ………………………………Extravagant
576. A medicine that softens the bowels –………………………………………………….. Laxative
577. Sentimental longing for a period in a past – ……………………………………….Nostalgia
578. A person employed to drive a private or hired car – ………………………….Chauffeur
579. A person who always run after women – …………………………………………Philanderer
580. Relating to countries of west – ………………………………………………………..Occidental
581. A partner in a crime – ……………………………………………………………………..Accomplice
582. A person who leaves one country to settle in another – ……………………..Emigrant
583. House or shelter of a gipsy – ………………………………………………………………..Caravan
584. One who deals in flower – …………………………………………………………………….A florist
585. A man who has more than one wife at a time – ………………………………Polygamist
586. One who eats no animal flesh – ………………………………………………………Vegetarian
587. A woman whose husband is dead - ………………………………………………………..Widow
588. One who helps people by giving them money or other aid – ……….Benefactor
589. The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the most experimental –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Avant-grade
590. A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly – ………………………………Parboil
591. A highly skilled musician – ………………………………………………………………..Virtuoso
592. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions – Cynic
593. A cluster of flowers on a branch – …………………………………………...Inflorescence
594. Belief in many Gods – ………………………………………………………………….Polytheism
595. Design made by putting together coloured pieces of glass or stones – ….Mosaic
596. Poem in short stanza narrating a popular story – ……………………………………Ballad
597. The schedule of travel - ……………………………………………………………………..Itinerary
598. Something which lasts forever – ……………………………………………………………Eternal
599. A policy that segregate people on the basis of race – ……………………….Apartheid
600. A particular method of working – …………………………………………Modus Operandi
601. Walking in sleep – …………………………………………………………………..Somnambulism
602. A person employed as a car driver for an important person – ………….Chauffeur
603. Fear of telling lies – ……………………………………………………………………Mythophobia
604. A fear of closed/dark places – …………………………………………………Claustrophobia
605. Feeling annoyed at the sight of unfair treatment – ………………………..Indignant
606. Unwelcome aspect of a situation – …………………………………………………..Flip side
607. Imposed a restriction on – ………………………………………………………….Constrained
608. One who hates mankind – ………………………………………………………..Misanthrope
609. To free a person by a verdict of ‘not guilty’ – ………………………………………Acquit
610. To secure a boat by attaching it to an anchor – ……………………………………..Moor
611. To try to settle a dispute between two other parties – …………………….Mediate
612. A vivacious and lively experience is said to be – ………………………….Scintillating
613. Wildly unreasonable, illogical or ridiculous – ………………………………………Absurd
614. Constant efforts to achieve something – …………………………………Perseverance
615. The plant and a vegetation of a region – ………………………………………………..Flora
616. A fourteen-line poem – ……………………………………………………………………….Sonnet
617. Showing a dislike of anything improper – ……………………………………………………Prim
618. A person who leaves his own country in order to go and live in another –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………Emigrant
619. That which cannot be avoided – ………………………………………………………Inevitable
620. Artistic, musical or dramatic interpretation -………………………………….. Rendition
621. Walking in sleep – ……………………………………………………………………Somnambulism
622. Specially skilled in story telling – ……………………………………………………A raconteur
623. Continuing for a long period of time without interruption – ………………Perpetual
624. Speech of great importance and gravity – ……………………………………..Momentous
625. A man who helps a stranger or a person in difficulties is – ……………….Samaritan
626. A planned route or journey – ………………………………………………………………Itinerary
627. A story in which animals or objects speak and give wholesome moral lessons –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Fable
628. Act of injuring another’s reputation by any slanderous communication -
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Defamation
629. A recurrent compulsive urge to steal – ……………………………………..Kleptomania
630. Not suitable for eating – ……………………………………………………………………Inedible
631. A person who enters without any invitation – ………………………………….Intruder
632. A process involving too much official formalities – ………………………Red-tapism
633. Medical study of skin and its diseases – ……………..…………...……….Dermatology
634. The burial of corpse – ……………………………………………………………..Interment
635. Conferred as an honor – …………………………………………………………………Honorary
636. One who makes an official examination of accounts – ……………………….Auditor
637. A person who deliberately sets fire to a building – ……………………………Arsonist
638. That which cannot be effaced - ………………………………………………………..Indelible
639. To free someone from all blames –………………………………………….……Exonerate
640. One who does not believe In the existence of God – ………………………….Atheist
641. One who has long experience – ………………………………………………………..Veteran
642. One who is too careless to plan for the future – ……………………….Improvident
643. Of one’s own free will –……………………………………………………………….. Voluntary
644. One who runs away from justice or the law – ……………………………………Fugitive
645. One who is skillful; - ………………………………………………………………………Dexterous
646. A person who deserves all praise – ………………………………………………….Laudable
647. A study of ancient things – ……………………………………………………….Archaeology
648. Someone who is designated to hear both sides of a dispute and make a judgement –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Arbitrator
649. Make pale by excluding fight – …………………………………………………………..Etiolate
650. Opinion contrary to accepted doctrine – …………………………………………….Heresy
651. A person who agrees to work for somebody in order to learn a skill -
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Apprentice
652. That which cannot be avoided – …………………………………………………….Inevitable
653. One who is concerned with the welfare of other – …………………………….Altruist
654. To die without making a will – …………………………………………………………Intestate
655. A reserve for animals, birds etc. in their natural habitat – ………………..Sanctuary
656. The area of medicine that treats illness of bones – ………….…………Orthopaedics
657. One who knows many languages – ………………………………………………………Polyglot
658. A records of historical events – ……………………………………………………………Archives
659. A person who looks at the bright side of things – ………………………………..Optimist
660. Study of skin and its diseases – …………………………………………………….Dermatology
661. A remedy for all diseases – …………………………………………………………………..Panacea
662. An excessive fear of confined spaces – …………………………………….Claustrophobia
663. A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity/capacity –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Veteran
664. Pretended attack – …………………………………………………………………………………….Feint
665. A land fit for growing crops – ………………………………………………………………….Arable
666. A thing fit to be eaten - ……………………………………………………………………………Edible
667. One who suffers for one’s faith – …………………………………………………….Martyr
668. A child secretly changes for another in infancy – ………………………Changeling
669. The branch of medical science which deals with the problems of the old –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Geriatrics
670. An image without objective reality – …………………………………….Hallucination
671. A mournful poem or a song – ……………………………………………………………..Elegy
672. That which is arranged by conferring or discussing – …………………….Seminar
673. Something that is difficult to understand – …………………..Incomprehensible
674. Chief or Commander of army – ……………………………………………………….General
675. One who cannot be corrected – ………………………………………………..Incorrigible
676. Put side by side – …………………………………………………………………………Juxtapose
677. One who pretends to be what he is not – ……………………..………………Imposter
678. A container for the ashes of a dead person – ………………………………………….Urn
679. To put two and two together - ……………………………………………………Symbiosis
680. No longer in existence or use – ……………………………………………………….Obsolete
681. To destroy completely – ………………………………………………………………..Annihilate
682. A song sung at the death of a person – ………………………………………………….Elegy
683. A person who has had one or more limbs removed – ……………………..Amputee
684. One who is known widely but unusually unfavorably is – ………………Notorious
685. A statement in which you say the same thing twice in different words –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Tautology
686. Rub or wipe out – ………………………………………………………………………………..Efface
687. The period between two regions- ……………………………………………………………..Era
688. A person who is very selective , disgusted easily and is hard to please –
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Fastidious
689. An error in misprint in printing or writing – ………………………………………Erratum
690. A person extremely desirous of money – ……………………………………..Avaricious
691. Too willing to obey other people - ………………………………………………Subservient
692. Introductory part or lines to a discourse or play – ………………………………Prologue
693. Intentional damage to arrest production – ………………………………………..Sabotage
694. A handsome man – ……………………………………………………………………………….Adonis
695. A cinema show held in the afternoon – ……………………………………………….Matinee
696. Animals living in water – ……………………………………………………………………...Aquatic
697. A person who steals the writing of others –……………………………………… Plagiarist
698. One who compiles a dictionary – ………………………………………………Lexicographer
699. Someone not fit to be chosen – …………………………………………………………Ineligible
700. Art of working with metals – …………………………………………………………..Metallurgy
701. A gathering at a religious place –………………………………………………..Congregation
702. A place where birds are kept –………………………………………………………………..Aviary
703. The act of killing one’s own brother or sister – ………………………………….Fratricide
704. A legal agreement that allows someone to use a building or land for a period of time, usually is return for rent – ……………………………………………………………………………………Lease
705. A person who helps another to commit a crime – ………………………….Accomplice
706. A person worship only one God – ………………………………………………….Monotheist
707. Submission to all that happens as inevitable – …………………………………….Fatalism
708. Lasting for a very short time – …………………………………………………………Ephemeral
709. A person who is easily deceived or tricked – ………………………………………..Gullible
710. Rules governing socially acceptable behavior – …………………………………Etiquette
711. One who is in charge of Museum – ………………………………………………………Curator
712. An act of misappropriation of money – ……………………………………Embezzlement
713. One who cannot make any mistake – …………………………………………………Infallible
714. The first public performance of musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film -
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Premiere
715. An exact copy – ………………………………………………………………………………Facsimile
716. To give money for sales to agents – ………………………………………….Commission
717. A person who is working in the same institution – ……………………….Colleague
718. Favouritism shown by a person in power to his relatives – ……………Nepotism
719. A round-about way of expression – ……………………………………..Circumlocution
720. Suitable or intended only for young persons – …………………………………Juvenile
721. A record of one’s own life written by oneself – …………...........Autobiography
722. Belong to same period – ……………………………………………………….Contemporary
723. One who listens secretly to private conversation – ………………..Eavesdropper
724. Someone who is incapable of being quietened or pacified – ……….Implacable
725. Government by Department of State – …………………………………….Bureaucracy
726. The killing of a race – ……………………………………………………………………..Genocide
727. Lack of skills – ……………………………………………………………………………….Ineptness
728. Stick with a thick end used in mortar for pounding – …………………………..Pestle
729. An act when people vote in order to make a particular subject or policy rather than
voting for a person – …………………………………………………………………………….Referendum
730. Drug which cause people to sleep early – ……………………………………….Soporific
731. The branch of philosophy concerned with the study of principles of beauty, especially in art – ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Aesthetics
732. The study of skin – …………………………………………………………………..Dermatology
733. A rough, violent, troublesome person – ………………………………………………Tartar
734. A brave, noble – minded or chivalrous man – ……………………………………Gallant
735. Obsession with books – …………………………………………………………….Bibliomania
736. A large body of people playing musical instruments – ………………….Orchestra
737. Solemn religious acts – ……………………………………………………………….…………Rites
738. That which cannot be averted – …………………………………………………...Inevitable
739. One who sets type for books, newspapers, etc. – ………………….….Compositor
740. Land covered by water on three sides – ………………………………………..Peninsula
741. A remedy for all diseases – ………………………………………………………………Panacea
742. A piece of shelter for ships – …………………………………………………………...Harbour
743. Of the highest degree – ………………………………………………………………Superlative
744. A place where soldiers live – ……………………………………………………………Barracks
745. A man who collects old and new coins – ………………………………….Numismatics
746. Regular user of places/restaurant etc. – …………………………………………Clientele
747. A thing no longer in use – ……………………………………………………………….Obsolete
748. A place where astronomical observations are made – ……………..Observatory
749. Killing one’s sister – ………………………………………………………………………Sororicide
750. A person who has lost protection of law – …………………………………………Outlaw
751. Falsification of documents etc. – ………………………………………………………Forgery
752. To make atonement to one’s sins – …………………………………………………..Expiate
753. Committing murder in revenge – ……………………………………………………Vendetta
754. The thing that can be easily broken – ………………………………………………….Brittle
755. An unimportant person – ………………………………………………….………...Nonentity
756. Experts who scientifically study insects – ………………………..……Entomologists
757. One who presend to be what he is not – ……………………………………….Hypocrite
758. A paper/ story/ poem first written out by hand – ………………………Manuscript
759. A job carrying no salary – ………………………………………………………………Honorary
760. Act of stealing in small quantities – ……………………………………………..Pilferages
761. Pertaining to the west – ………………………………………………………………Occidental
762. A place where money is coined – …………………………………………………………..Mint
763. The process by which plants and animals breathe – …………………..Respiration
764. One who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow men – …………………Cynic
765. Property inherited from one’s father – ………………………………………..Patrimony
766. A person who is womanish in habits – ………………………………………..Effeminate
767. One who is converted from one religion to other – ……………………….Proselyte
768. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc. – ………….Boutique
769. Interval between two events – ………………………………………………………Interlude
770. A person’s peculiar habit – ………………………………………………………Idiosyncracy
771. The art of delaying – ……………………………………………………………Procrastination
772. A doctor who specializes in the eye diseases of the eyes – ….Opthalmologist
773. Person who eats too much – …………………………………………………………….Glutton
774. Write or carve words on stone or paper – ………………………………………..Inscribe
775. Unable to pay one’s debt – …………………………………………………………….Insolvent
776. Trouble any annoy continually – …………………………………………………………Harass
777. A narrow stretch of land connecting two large bodies of land – …….Isthumus
778. An animal which lives by preying on other animals – ………………………Predator
779. Government or rule by a small group of people – ………………………….Oligarchy
780. One who copies from other writers – …………………………………………….Plagiarist
781. Thing that can be felt or touched – …………………………………………………Palpable
782. The scientific study of elections – ………………………………………………Psephology
783. A notice of a person’s death – ………………………………………………………..Obituary
784. An animal that lives in a group – …………………………………………………Gregarious
785. Hard working and diligent – ……………………………………………………………Sedulous
786. Shine with a bright but brief or irregular light – ………………………………….Flicker
787. The act of setting free from bondage of any kind – ……………….Emancipation
788. A disease that affects a large number of people in an area at the same time –
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…Epidemic
789. One who is eighty years old – …………………………………………………..Octogenarian
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790. A shady fertile place in a desert – …………………………………………………………Oasis
791. A place where bees are kept – ……………………………………………………………Apiary
792. A brief or a short stay at a place – …………………………………………………….Sojourn
793. That which can be believed – ………………………………………………………….Credible
794. One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure – ………………………………………….Stoic
795. A drug which makes one see things that are not really there – Hallucinogen
796. Providing relief – ……………………………………………………………………………Reprieve
797. The philosophy of putting another’s welfare above one’s own – …….Altruism
798. A person who is new to profession – ………………………………………………….Novice
799. That which makes one highly knowledgeable – ……………………………..Erudition
800. A state of emotional or intellectual separation – …………………………Alienation
801. A place where animals are slaughtered – …………………………………………Abattoir
802. A man with abnormal habits – ………………………………………………………..Eccentric
803. Words inscribed on the tomb – …………………………………………………………Epitaph
804. Proposition made as a basis for reasoning without the assumption of its truth/ facts –
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Hypothesis
805. Indifference to Pain and pleasure – ………………………………………………..Stoicism
806. No longer a child, but not yet an adult – ……………………………………Adolescent
807. Act of making things new like before – ………………………………….……..Renovate
808. One who knows everything – ……………………………………………………Omniscient
809. Any morbid dread of water (fear of water) – ………………………….Hydrophobia
810. The ceremony of crowning a sovereign – ……………………………………Coronation
811. One who tends to patronize, rebuff or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire people regarded as social superiors – ………………………………………Snob
812. A room where dead are kept until burial – ……………………………………Mortuary
813. Government by a king – ………………………………………………………………Monarchy
814. Hobson’s choice – ……………………………………………………………….No choice at all
815. Violation of the sanctity of a sacred place – ……………………………………Sacrilege
816. Speech delivered without preparation – ……………………………………..Extempore
817. One who will do any job for anyone for money – ………………………..Mercenary
818. A child born after the death of father – ……………………………………Posthumous
819. A person who completely abstains from alcohol – …………………….Teetotaller
820. One who is able to use both hands – …………………………………….Ambidextrous
821. Chief of a group of workmen – ……………………………………………………….Foreman
822. Bitter quarrel between two families existing for a long period – ……………Feud
823. Animals without backbone – ………………………………………………….Invertebrates
824. Action that is likely to make people very angry – ……………………Inflammatory
825. A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics – …………Cartoon
826. Act of mercy killing – …………………………………………………………………..Euthanasia
827. The act of killing a king – ………………………………………………………………….Regicide
828. Emission of light or heat from a central point – …………………………….Radiation
829. That which cannot be believed –………………………….……………………… Incredible
830. An act of travelling from one place to another – ………………………………Journey
831. Misappropriation of money – ………………………………………………Embezzlement
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