Vocabulary exercise – one word substitution
April 24th, 2014 in Vocabulary
1. Which of the following words refers to the skill required to manage international affairs?
a) Diplomacy
b) Tact
c) Tenacity
2. You are in a …………………… when you are forced to choose between two unpleasant alternatives.
a) dilemma
b) confusion
c) crisis
3. Small pieces of burning coal
a) Ambers
b) Embers
c) Ashes
4. Severe scarcity of food
a) Famine
b) Shortage
c) Poverty
5. Seize authority of others in an unlawful manner
a) Ascend
b) Enthrone
c) Dethrone
d) Usurp
6. Serving as an example
a) Extraordinary
b) Exemplary
c) Extraordinary
7. The science which studies the occult influence of stars on human beings
a) Astronomy
b) Astrology
c) Optics
8. Remedy for all diseases
a) Panache
b) Panacea
c) Cure
9. Revolt against the government to bring about complete change
a) Riot
b) Revolution
c) War
10. Scene of violent and illegal confusion
a) Pandemonium
b) Struggle
c) Pandora’s box
11. Science of birds
a) Paleontology
b) Ornithology
c) Physiology
12. Place where animals like cows and horses are kept
a) Kennel
b) Sty
c) Stable
13. A person who loves mankind and works for their well-being
a) Trustee
b) Philanthropist
c) Devotee
d) Anthropologist
14. Periodical publication of official news
a) Gazette
b) Magazine
c) Memo
Answers
1. Diplomacy
2. Dilemma
3. Embers
4. Famine
5. Usurp
6. Exemplary
7. Astrology
8. Panacea
9. Revolution
10. Pandemonium
11. Ornithology
12. Stable
13. Philanthropist
14. Gazette