One Word Substitutions

Optimist

One who looks at the bright side of things

Pessimist

One who looks at the dark/gloomy side of things

Atheist

One who does not believe in the existence of God

Theist

One who believes in the existence of God

Omniscient

One who knows everything

Omnipresent

One who is present everywhere at the same time

Omnipotent

One who has unlimited power; all-powerful

Illiterate

One who cannot read or write

Heretic

One who holds a belief contrary to accepted religious doctrine

Volunteer

One who offers to do something of his own free will

Bankrupt

One who is unable to pay his debts

Philanthropist

One who loves and works for the welfare of mankind

Philanthropy

Love of mankind; charitable action for the good of others

Misanthrope

One who hates mankind

Anarchist

One who believes in the absence of government or rule

Cannibal

One who eats human flesh

Carnivorous

An animal that eats flesh

Contemporary

One who lives at the same time as another

Centenarian

One who is a hundred years old or more

Octogenarian

One who is between eighty and ninety years old

Cosmopolitan

One who regards the whole world as his own country

Stoic

One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain

Feminist

One who advocates equal rights for women

Epicure

One devoted to the luxurious enjoyment of food and drink

Parasite

One who lives at the expense of others

Humanitarian

One who works for the welfare of humanity

Pedestrian

One who travels or goes on foot

Antiquarian

One who studies or collects antiques

Versatile

One who has ability in many fields

Teetotaler

One who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks

Novice

A beginner; one who is new to a job or activity

Sot / Toper

One who drinks excessively; a habitual drunkard

Immigrant

One who comes to settle in a foreign country

Polyglot

One who knows or speaks many languages

Sculptor

One who carves figures or statues out of stone, wood, etc.

Lapidist

One who engraves on precious stones

Lapidary

One who cuts, polishes or deals in precious stones

Drover

One who drives cattle or sheep to market

Oculist

One who treats diseases of the eye

Confectioner

One who makes or sells sweets and candies

Philatelist

One who collects postage stamps

Cobbler

One who mends or repairs shoes

Stevedore

One who loads and unloads ships

Lexicographer

One who compiles a dictionary

Somnambulist

One who walks in his sleep

Somniloquist

One who talks in his sleep

Kleptomaniac

One who has an irresistible urge to steal

Iconoclast

One who attacks or destroys cherished beliefs or institutions

Recluse

One who lives in seclusion, shunning the company of others

Hypocrite

One who pretends to be what he is not

Mimic

One who imitates others

Jockey

One who rides horses in races

Casino

A public building or room used for gambling

Flock

A group of sheep, goats, or birds

Crew

A group of people who work on and operate a ship or aircraft

Bunting

A group of flags used for decoration

Fleet

A group of ships

Hamlet

A small village

Constellation

A group of stars forming a recognized pattern

Igloo

A dome-shaped house built of blocks of solid snow

Dovecote

A shelter/house built for pigeons

Brewery

A place where beer is made

Herbarium

A place where a collection of dried plants is kept

Barracks

A building where soldiers live

Mint

A place where coins or money is manufactured

Orphanage

A home for orphans (children without parents)

Resort

A place frequently visited, especially for holidays

Sheath

A case for the blade of a knife or sword

Antiseptic

A substance that prevents infection by killing germs

Anesthetic

A substance that produces loss of sensation or consciousness

Antidote

A remedy that counteracts the effect of a poison

Stethoscope

An instrument used to listen to the sounds of the heart or lungs

Immune

Not susceptible to a particular disease or infection

Panacea

A remedy believed to cure all diseases or problems

Mortuary

A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily

Cemetery

A place where dead bodies are buried

Morgue

A place where dead bodies are kept for identification

Postmortem

Examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death

Posthumous

Occurring, awarded, or published after a person's death

Epitaph

Words inscribed on a tombstone in memory of the dead

Carcass

The dead body of an animal

Chromatics

The science of colours

Anatomy

The study of the structure of the body

Elocution

The art or study of effective public speaking

Anthropology

The study of mankind

Psychology

The study of the human mind

Biology

The study of living organisms

Botany

The study of plants

Zoology

The study of animals

Geology

The study of the earth's crust and rocks

Ornithology

The study of birds

Orology

The study of mountains

Philology

The study of language and words

Astronomy

The study of heavenly bodies

Etymology

The study of the origin of words

Paleography

The study of ancient writing and inscriptions

Calligraphy

The art of beautiful handwriting

Taxidermy

The art of preserving and stuffing the skins of dead animals

Aristocracy

Government by the nobility or best citizens

Oligarchy

Government by a small group of people