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📚 One Word Substitution Practice
Choose an answer, then open the short learning card. Learn important one-word terms, their meanings, usage, and quick memory clues without losing practice rhythm.
Q51. A feeling of fondness, mixed with some sadness, for something in the past
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Q52. Dying without making a will
Intestate
If someone dies without a will, they are described as intestate.
Memory tip: "in-state" = not leaving a will, so intestate.
She died intestate, and the assets were distributed by the court.
Q53. Having infinite power
Omnipotent
Omnipotent means having unlimited or infinite power. Other options have different meanings: omnipresent (everywhere), omniscient (knowing everything), impotent (powerless).
“ omni ” = all; “ potent ” = power.
The god in the tale was described as omnipotent.
Q54. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence
Protocol
Protocol means the rules for diplomatic etiquette and precedence.
Think: follow the proper rules of behavior in formal situations.
The ambassador followed the protocol at the state dinner.
Q55. To renounce a high position of authority control
Abdicate
Abdicate means to give up or renounce a high office or position of authority.
Memory tip: Think of giving up a throne as an "ab" (away) action—abdicate means to give away your position.
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Q56. An event that causes great harm or damage.
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Q57. One who scarifies his life for a cause.
Martyr
A martyr is someone who sacrifices their life for a cause or belief.
Think: martyr = someone who dies for a belief.
He is honored as a martyr for his brave actions.
Q58. To take secretly in small quantities
Pilferage
Pilferage means stealing small quantities secretly, often from a place or someone’s belongings.
Think: "pile" of small steals—pilferage sneaks out little by little.
She was charged with pilferage after officers found items missing from the desk drawer.
Q59. To take secretly in small quantities
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Q60. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate
Acclimatise
To acclimatise means to adapt to a new climate or environment gradually.
Think: "ACClimatise" -> climate.
It took weeks to acclimatise to the hot weather.