One Word Substitution - Study Mode

[#231] Government by a small group of all powerful persons :
Correct Answer

(A) Oligarchy

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Oligarchy Oligarchy: a small group of people having control of a country or organization. Monarchy: a form of government with a monarch at the head. Democracy: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Anarchy: a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

[#232] A narrow piece of land connecting two large masses of land :
Correct Answer

(B) Isthmus

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Isthmus Peninsula: a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water. Isthmus: a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land. Continent: any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, Antarctica). Gulf: a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.

[#233] One who collects coins as hobby :
Correct Answer

(D) Numismatist

Explanation

Solution: One word substitute is Numismatist Philatelist: a person who collects or studies stamps. Ornithologist: a person who studies or is an expert on birds. Statistician: an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics. Numismatist: someone who studies or collects coins, paper money, or medals.

[#234] That which cannot be corrected
Correct Answer

(D) Incorrigible

Explanation

Solution: One word substitution is Incorrigible . Unintelligible: impossible to understand. Indelible: making marks that cannot be removed. Illegible: not clear enough to be read. Incorrigible: not able to be changed or reformed.

[#235] The study of ancient societies
Correct Answer

(B) Archaeology
(H) Archaeology