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One word substitutes<\/h2>\n

Sometimes it is possible to express the idea of a phrase or even a clause with just one word. One-word substitutes make your writing concise and hence they are the best friends of a writer. Here is a list of common one word substitutes in English.<\/p>\n

A<\/h3>\n

Abdicate<\/b> -to give up a throne voluntarily<\/p>\n

Aborigines<\/b> original inhabitants of a place<\/p>\n

Alimony<\/b> financial support to ex-wife<\/p>\n

Ambidextrous<\/b> a person who is able to use both hands with equal skill<\/p>\n

Adolescence<\/b> – the period between childhood and adulthood<\/p>\n

Aggressor<\/b> – a person who attacks first<\/p>\n

Amateur<\/b> – one who pursues some art or sport as hobby<\/p>\n

Amphibian<\/b> – a land animal that breeds in water<\/p>\n

Ambiguity<\/b> – an expression or statement that has more than one meaning<\/p>\n

Aristocracy<\/b> – people of noble families or the highest social class. Also, government of a country by a small group of people, especially hereditary nobility<\/p>\n

Atheist<\/b> – a person who does not believe in God or deities<\/p>\n

Autobiography<\/b> – an account of a person’s life written by that person himself<\/p>\n

Anarchist<\/b> – a person who rejects the need for a system of government in society and proposes its abolition<\/p>\n

Arbitrator<\/b> – somebody designated to hear both sides of a dispute and make a judgment<\/p>\n

Autocracy <\/b>– rule by one person who holds unlimited power<\/p>\n

B<\/h3>\n

Bibliophile<\/b> – a great lover of books<\/p>\n

Botany <\/b>– the branch of biology dealing with plant life<\/p>\n

Bilingual <\/b>– a person who speaks two languages<\/p>\n

Belligerents<\/b> – nations engaged in war<\/p>\n

Biography <\/b>– an account of somebody’s life written by another person<\/p>\n

C<\/h3>\n

Cannibal<\/b> – somebody who eats human flesh<\/p>\n

Convalescence<\/b> – the gradual return to good health after a period or illness or medical treatment<\/p>\n

Circumlocution<\/b> – the indirect way of saying something<\/p>\n

Catalogue<\/b> – a list of books<\/p>\n

Centenary<\/b> – celebration of a hundredth year, once -a-century<\/p>\n

Colleague<\/b> – a co-worker or a fellow-worker in the same institution<\/p>\n

Contemporaries<\/b> – persons living in the same age<\/p>\n

Credulous <\/b>– a person who readily believes whatever is told to him\/her<\/p>\n

Callous<\/b> – a man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy<\/p>\n

Cosmopolitan<\/b> – a man with a broad and international outlook<\/p>\n

Celibacy<\/b> – abstinence from sex<\/p>\n

D<\/h3>\n

Demogogue<\/b> – one who foments political discontent<\/p>\n

Dermatologist<\/b> – the specialist who treats skin diseases<\/p>\n

Deteriorate<\/b> – to go from bad to worse<\/p>\n

Democracy<\/b> – government of the people, for the people, by the people<\/p>\n

Draw<\/b> – a game in which neither party wins<\/p>\n

E<\/h3>\n

Egotist <\/b>– (also egoist) a person who always thinks of himself; somebody who is selfish or self-centered<\/p>\n

Extempore<\/b> – a speech or a presentation made without previous preparation<\/p>\n

Etiquette<\/b> – established rules of conduct; rules of acceptable behavior<\/p>\n

Epicure<\/b> – somebody who has refined taste for food; somebody who loves sensual pleasure and luxury<\/p>\n

Exonerate<\/b> – free somebody from blame or guilt; free somebody from an obligation<\/p>\n

Eradicate<\/b> – destroy or get rid of something completely; root out an evil or bad practice<\/p>\n

Epitaph<\/b> – inscription on a tombstone<\/p>\n

Edible<\/b> – fit for eating<\/p>\n

Endemic<\/b> – a disease that occurs within a specified area, region or locale<\/p>\n

Epidemic<\/b> – an outbreak of a disease that spreads among a group of people quickly and extensively<\/p>\n

Epidermis<\/b> – outer layer of skin<\/p>\n

F<\/h3>\n

Fanatic <\/b>– somebody who has extreme and sometimes irrational enthusiasms or beliefs, especially in religion or politics<\/p>\n

Fastidious<\/b> – a person difficult to please; a person who is concerned that even the smallest details should be just right<\/p>\n

Fatalist<\/b> – a person who believes that all events are pre-determined; one who believes in the philosophical doctrine of fatalism<\/p>\n

Feminist<\/b> – a believer in women’s rights<\/p>\n

Fratricide<\/b> – the crime in which somebody kills his or her own brother<\/p>\n

G<\/h3>\n

Geriatrics<\/b> – specialty dealing with the medical problems of the elderly<\/p>\n

Graphologist<\/b> – a person who analyzes handwriting<\/p>\n

Gynaecologist<\/b> – the specialist who treats the female reproductive and sexual organs<\/p>\n

H<\/h3>\n

Honorary<\/b> – a post which doesn’t carry any salary<\/p>\n

Hostility<\/b> – intense aggression or anger; state of antagonism<\/p>\n

Herbivorous<\/b> – an animal that eats only grass or other plants<\/p>\n

Honorary<\/b> – holding an office awarded as an honour and receiving no payment for services provided in that office<\/p>\n

I<\/h3>\n

Idolatry<\/b> – the worship of idols or false gods<\/p>\n

Illegal <\/b>– that which is against law<\/p>\n

Illicit<\/b> – that which is considered wrong or unacceptable by prevailing social standards<\/p>\n

Illiterate<\/b> – a person who cannot read or write<\/p>\n

Impracticable<\/b> – that which cannot be practiced<\/p>\n

Impervious<\/b> – a person who remains unmoved and unaffected by other people’s opinions, arguments or suggestions<\/p>\n

Incorrigible<\/b> – impossible to change<\/p>\n

Invisible<\/b> – that which cannot be seen<\/p>\n

Inaudible<\/b> – that which cannot be heard<\/p>\n

Incredible<\/b> – that which cannot be believed<\/p>\n

Invincible<\/b> – that which cannot be conquered<\/p>\n

Indispensable<\/b> – something that is essential and cannot be dispensed with<\/p>\n

Inevitable<\/b> – that which cannot be avoided<\/p>\n

Insoluble<\/b> – incapable of being dissolved in a liquid<\/p>\n

Inflammable<\/b> – something that quickly catches fire<\/p>\n

Infallible <\/b>– incapable of making a mistake<\/p>\n

Infanticide<\/b> – the killing of an infant<\/p>\n

Irritable<\/b> – a man who is easily irritated<\/p>\n

Irrelevant <\/b>– not applicable<\/p>\n

Irrevocable<\/b> – that which cannot be changed<\/p>\n

K<\/h3>\n

Kidnap<\/b> – To take somebody away by force and hold him or her prisoner, usually for ransom<\/p>\n

M<\/h3>\n

Matricide<\/b> – killing of one’s own mother; killer of one’s own mother<\/p>\n

Monarchy <\/b>– a political system in which a state is ruled by one person<\/p>\n

Medieval <\/b>– belonging to the Middle Ages<\/p>\n

Matinee<\/b> – a cinema show which is held in the afternoon<\/p>\n

Manuscript<\/b> – handwritten book<\/p>\n

Mercenary<\/b> – somebody who works or serves only for personal profit. Also, a professional soldier paid to fight for an army other than that of his or her country<\/p>\n

Misogynist<\/b> – a person who hates women<\/p>\n

Misogamist <\/b>– a person who does not believe in the institution of marriage<\/p>\n

N<\/h3>\n

Notorious<\/b> – a person with an evil reputation<\/p>\n

Namesake<\/b> – somebody or something with the same name as somebody or something else<\/p>\n

Novice <\/b>– one who is new to a trade or profession<\/p>\n

O<\/h3>\n

Obstetrician<\/b> – the specialist who delivers babies<\/p>\n

Ophthalmologist<\/b> – an eye specialist<\/p>\n

Omnipotent<\/b> – all-powerful; possessing complete power and authority<\/p>\n

Omnipresent <\/b>– one who is present everywhere<\/p>\n

Optimist <\/b>– one who looks at the bright side of things; somebody positive<\/p>\n

Omniscient <\/b>– a person who knows everything<\/p>\n

Omnivorous <\/b>– an animal or a human being that eats any kind of food<\/p>\n

P<\/h3>\n

Pediatrician<\/b> – the specialist who treats childhood illnesses<\/p>\n

Panacea<\/b> – a supposed cure for all diseases or problems<\/p>\n

Parasite<\/b> – a person supported by another and giving him\/her nothing in return<\/p>\n

Patricide <\/b>– the act of murdering one’s own father<\/p>\n

Pedagogy<\/b> – principles of teaching<\/p>\n

Potable<\/b> – fit for drinking<\/p>\n

Prosecute<\/b> – take legal action against somebody<\/p>\n

Pugnacity<\/b> – inclined to fight or be aggressive<\/p>\n

Polygamy <\/b>– the custom of having more than one spouse at the same time<\/p>\n

Polyandry<\/b> – the custom of having more than one husband at the same time<\/p>\n

Philanthropist<\/b> – a person who helps others, especially those who are poor and in trouble<\/p>\n

Plutocracy<\/b> – the rule of a society by its wealthiest people<\/p>\n

Postmortem<\/b> – medical examination of a dead body<\/p>\n

Patricide<\/b> – killing of one’s own father; killer of one’s own father<\/p>\n

Pessimist <\/b>– very negative person; somebody who always expects the worst to happen<\/p>\n

Postscript<\/b> – a short message added on to the end of a letter after the signature<\/p>\n

S<\/h3>\n

Synonyms<\/b> – words which have the same meaning<\/p>\n

Smuggler<\/b> – a person who imports or exports goods into or from a country secretly because they are illegal or in order to avoid paying duty on them<\/p>\n

Somnambulism<\/b> – sleepwalking<\/p>\n

Soporific<\/b> – a drug or other substance that induces sleep<\/p>\n

Stoic<\/b> – a person who is unaffected by emotions<\/p>\n

T<\/h3>\n

Theist<\/b> – a person who believes in the existence of God<\/p>\n

Triennial <\/b>– taking place once every three years<\/p>\n

Transparent<\/b> – a substance that allows light to pass through with little or no interruption so that objects on the other side can be clearly seen<\/p>\n

U<\/h3>\n

Usurer <\/b>– somebody who loans money to other people and charges them exorbitant or unlawful interest on it<\/p>\n

Usurper <\/b>– a person who seize something without the right to do so<\/p>\n

V<\/h3>\n

Verbatim<\/b> – corresponding word for word translation<\/p>\n

Valetudinarian<\/b> – somebody who is excessively concerned with his or her own health<\/p>\n

Vegetarian <\/b>– Somebody who doesn’t eat meat or fish<\/p>\n

Venial <\/b>– A pardonable offense<\/p>\n

Veteran <\/b>– Somebody who is considerably experienced in something<\/p>\n

W<\/h3>\n

Widower<\/b> – a man whose wife has died<\/p>\n

Widow<\/b> – a woman whose husband has died<\/p>\n

Z<\/h3>\n

Zoology<\/b> – The branch of biology dealing with the study of animals<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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