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. |
| 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 |
| 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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