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📚 One Word Substitution Practice
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Q51. To look at someone in an angry or threatening way
Glower
Glower means to give a fixed, angry, or threatening look. It is often done with a scowling face.
Think: "glow" in look, but with anger—a hard, dark stare.
She glowered at the referee during the heated moment.
Q52. Pertaining to cattle
Bovine
Bovine means "pertaining to cattle." The other words refer to different animals or things: canine = dog, feline = cat, verminous = pests.
Think of cattle → bovine; other animal words are distinct (dog, cat).
The farmer studied bovine anatomy for better cattle care.
Q53. To struggle helplessly
Flounder
Flounder means to struggle or move with difficulty, often helplessly, like in rough water.
Think: when you "flounce" in water, you struggle; "flounder" is the same idea minus the grace.
The swimmer began to flounder in the strong waves.
Q54. Loss of memory
Amnesia
Amnesia means loss of memory; it is the term for memory loss.
Link: amnesia = memory loss state.
He woke up with amnesia and couldn’t remember his name.
Q55. Release of a prisoner from jail on certain terms and condition.
Parole
Parole means releasing a prisoner before full sentence, on conditions. The other options mean different things: Parley is a discussion, Pardon is forgiveness, Acquittal is proven not guilty.
Think: "para" = beside + "ole" = keep on terms; parole = release with conditions.
The prisoner was released on parole after agreeing to follow the rules.
Q56. Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is wrong
Conscience
Conscience is the inner feeling that guides what is right or wrong.
Think of it as your inner moral compass.
She followed her conscience and told the truth.
Q57. An inscription on a tomb.
Epitaph
An inscription placed on a tombstone to honor someone is called an epitaph.
Her epitaph is on the tomb; both relate to what is remembered after death.
The epitaph read, “Beloved mother and friend.”
Q58. 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.
Q59. An object or portion serving as a sample
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Q60. 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.