Vocab Builder 1
One Word Substitution-1
| Field of Study | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aviation | The study of flying airplanes. |
| Astronomy | The study of celestial bodies, including stars, planets, and galaxies. |
| Alchemy | An ancient search for a universal panacea and the philosopher’s stone. |
| Acoustics | The study of sound and sound waves. |
| Anthropology | The study of the evolution of mankind and human societies. |
| Theology | The study of religion and religious beliefs. |
| Fear | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecophobia | Fear of home surroundings. |
| Zoophobia | Fear of animals. |
| Claustrophobia | Fear of closed spaces. |
| Hydrophobia | Fear of water. |
| Killing/Mania | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mariticide | The killing of one’s husband. |
| Parricide | The killing of parents. |
| Genocide | The killing of a whole race. |
| Infanticide | The killing of infants. |
One Word Substitution Related to Government
| Government | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Bureaucracy | Government by Officials |
| Autocracy | Government by one person with absolute power |
| Meritocracy | Government by the intelligentsia |
| Democracy | Government by elected representatives |
| Confederacy | The union of states, parties or persons |
| Plutocracy | Government by rich people |
| Aristocracy | Government by the nobles |
| Theocracy | Government by Divine Laws |
| Monarchy | Government by one person (royal) |
| Diarchy | Government by two agencies |
| Oligarchy | Government by a few powerful people |
| Stratocracy | Government by a few powerful people |
| Anarchy | Absence of Government |
One Word Substitution Related to Likes and Dislikes
| Word | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Sycophant | One who is a boot licker, flatterer |
| Gourmet | One who has keen interest in food and drinks |
| Philanthropy | Love for mankind |
| Bibliophile | Someone who loves collecting books |
| Anglophile | One who loves and admires the British |
| Philanderer | One who loves without seriousness |
| Philogyny | Fondness towards women |
| Androphile | One who loves men |
| Philosopher | One who loves wisdom (hence pursues it) |
| Misandrist | One who hates men |
| Andromania | Madness or obsession with males |
| Misogynist | One who hates women |
| Misanthropist | One who hates mankind |
| Patriot | One who loves his country |
| Super patriotism | Excessive love for one’s country |
| Misogamist | One who hates marriage |
| Loquacious | One who loves to speak |
| Antipathy | Strong, deep dislike |
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