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📚 One Word Substitution Practice
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Q51. The practice of submitting a proposal a popular vote
Referendum
A referendum is a vote by the people on a specific proposal, especially a law or amendment. It is the practice of submitting a proposal to a popular vote.
Think of "refer" as asking the people directly to vote on a proposal.
The government held a referendum to decide on the constitutional amendment.
Q52. An object or portion serving as a sample
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Q53. Not to be moved by entreaty
Despotic
Despotic means ruling with absolute power; someone who will not listen to pleas or entreaties.
Think: a ruler who ignores pleas is a despot—unmoved by entreaty.
The king was despot, refusing to change his mind despite petitions.
Q54. The study of population is called:
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Q55. Can be read clearly:
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Q56. The act of killing one's own father:
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Q57. An animal living on fish:
Piscivore
A piscivore is an animal that eats fish, which matches 'an animal living on fish'.
Remember: "pisc-" means fish, so a piscivore eats fish.
The otter is a piscivore, feeding mainly on fish.
Q58. Person who directs preparation of a newspaper:
Editor
The person who directs the preparation of a newspaper is the editor. An editor manages content, checks facts, and oversees the final layout.
Memory tip: "edit" = supervise and improve. The editor edits the newspaper.
The editor reviewed the draft before the newspaper went to print.
Q59. A person who does not think or behave like everyone else, but has independent, unusual opinions:
Maverick
A maverick is someone who thinks or acts independently and often has unusual opinions.
Remember "Maverick" as a person who goes their own way, not following the crowd.
She is a maverick who paints in bold, new styles.
Q60. Child of unusual or remarkable talent:
Prodigy
A prodigy is a child with exceptional or remarkable talent.
Think of a young person with amazing talent as a "prodigy".
She is a prodigy at playing the piano.