One-Word Substitutions Vocabulary

A set of question-and-answer practice flashcards based on English one-word substitutions from the lecture notes.

What word describes an inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person who has died?

Epitaph

What term is used for a person who loves mankind and donates money and time to help others?

Philanthropist

What word describes something no longer in use?

Obsolete

What term refers to a person who endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining?

Stoic

What word refers to one who does not believe in the existence of God?

Atheist

What term is given to a speech or presentation made without previous preparation?

Extempore

What word refers to a person who can speak several languages?

Polyglot

What term refers to a place for keeping birds in a confined space?

Aviary

What is the term for an extreme fear of confined or enclosed spaces?

Claustrophobia

What word describes something that is difficult or impossible to read?

Illegible

What term is used for a person who loves or collects books?

Bibliophile

What word refers to an imagined perfect society where everything is ideal?

Utopia

What term is used for a solution for all difficulties or diseases?

Panacea

What word refers to a person who draws or makes maps?

Cartographer

What term describes something that cannot be avoided; certain to happen?

Inevitable

What word describes belonging to or living in the same time period as another?

Contemporary

What term refers to a person having excessive admiration for oneself, especially one's appearance?

Narcissist

What word refers to a person who never takes alcoholic drinks?

Teetotaller

What term refers to the place where public, government or historical records are kept?

Archive

What word refers to a person who eats human flesh?

Cannibal

What term describes one who is difficult to please?

Fastidious

What word refers to a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions?

Iconoclast

What word refers to one who cannot make mistakes?

Infallible

What term refers to a person who hates and avoids other people?

Misanthrope