What is One-Word Substitution?
Replacing a phrase or group of words with a single word that conveys the same meaning.
Example:
- A person who loves mankind → Philanthropist
Categories of One-Word Substitutions
1. People/Professions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Bibliophile | A person who loves books. |
| Omniscient | One who knows everything. |
| Pessimist | A person who expects negative outcomes. |
| Optimist | A person who expects positive outcomes. |
| Vegetarian | One who doesn’t eat meat. |
2. Terms Related to Killing
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Homicide | Killing of a human by another human. |
| Genocide | Deliberate killing of a racial/ethnic group. |
| Suicide | Act of killing oneself. |
| Patricide | Killing of one’s father. |
| Infanticide | Killing of an infant. |
3. Study/Fields of Study
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Astronomy | Study of stars and planets. |
| Etymology | Study of word origins. |
| Ornithology | Study of birds. |
| Archeology | Study of ancient artifacts. |
| Botany | Study of plants. |
4. Habits/Behavior
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Teetotaler | One who abstains from alcohol. |
| Introvert | A shy, reserved person. |
| Extrovert | An outgoing, social person. |
| Altruist | A selfless person who helps others. |
| Misogynist | One who hates women. |
5. Government/Systems
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Democracy | Rule by the people. |
| Autocracy | Rule by one person with absolute power. |
| Anarchy | Absence of government/law. |
| Bureaucracy | Government by officials. |
| Plutocracy | Rule by the wealthy. |
6. Time/Events
| Word | Meaning |
|---|
| Centennial | 100th anniversary. |
| Nocturnal | Active at night. |
| Annual | Occurring once a year. |
| Ephemeral | Lasting for a short time. |
| Millennium | A period of 1000 years. |
Practice Questions:
- A person who can speak many languages – ____________
- A place where wild animals are kept – ____________
- A person who studies ancient cultures – ____________
- A person who cannot hear – ____________
- A person who does not drink alcohol – ____________