One Words Denoting Places


 
 
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One Words Denoting Places

One Word Substitutions : - One Word Substitutions (Substitutes) may be defined as single words that are used in place of a group of words to denote a person, an object, a place, a state of mind a profession etc. In common parlance they are termed as single words used to make an expression brief and pertinent. Polonius in 'Hamlet', a play by Shakespeare, aptly remarks

"Therefore since brevity in the soul of wit.

The tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes I will be brief".

As such the use of one word substitutions tend to obviate the repetition of unnecessary words avoiding verbosity and ambiguity. Rambling style speaks of a rambling state of mind whereas brevity conveys telling effect.

Moreover, one word substitutions are indispensable while writing a precis of a given passage. A student is required not to exceed the limit of words. They come in handy in such situations. Hence their significance cannot be gainsaid and students are advised to learn them very seriously.A few of one word substitutes are given below for the benefit of the students.

One Words Denoting Places : -

  • Abattoir : - a place where animals are slaughtered for the market
  • Apiary : - a place where bees are kept
  • Aquarium : - a tank for fishes
  • Arena : - a place for wrestling
  • Arsenal : - a place for ammunition and
  • Asylum : - a place for lunatics and political refugees
  • Aviary : - a place where birds are kept (SyR.-Volory)
  • Archives : - a place where government records are kept
  • Burrow : - the dwelling place of an animal underground
  • Cache : - a place where ammunition is hidden
  • Cage : - a place for birds
  • Casino : - a place with gambling tables etc
  • Cemetery : - a graveyard where the dead are burried
  • Cloakroom : - a place for luggage at a railway station
  • Convent : - a residence for nuns
  • Creche : - a nursery where children of working parents are cared for while their parents are at work
  • Crematorium : - a cremation ground where the last funeral rites are performed
  • Decanter : - an ornamental glass bottle for holding wine or other alcoholic drinks
  • Dormitory : - the sleeping rooms in a college or public institution
  • Drey : - a squirrel's home
  • Elysium : - a paradise with perfect bliss
  • Gymnasium : - a place where atheletic exercises are performed
  • Granary : - a place for storing grain
  • Hangar : - a place for housing aeroplanes
  • Hive : - a place for bees
  • Hutch : - a wooden box with a front of wire for rabbits
  • Infirmary : - a home for old persons
  • Kennel : - a house of shelter for a dog
  • Lair/Den : - the resting place of a wild animal
  • Mint : - a place where money is coined
  • Menagerie : - a place for wild animals and birds (Sanctuary)
  • Monastery : - a residence for monks or priests
  • Morgue : - a place where dead bodies are kept for identification
  • Mortuary : - a place where dead bodies are kept for post-mortem
  • Orchard : - a place where fruit trees are grown
  • Orphanage : - a place where orphans are housed
  • Pantry : - a place for provisions etc in the house
  • Portfolio : - a portable case for holding papers, drawing etc
  • Reservoir : - a place where water is collected and stored
  • Resort : - a place frequented for reasons of pleasure or health
  • Stable : - a house of shelter for a horse
  • Sty : - a place where pigs are kept
  • Scullery : - a place where plates, dishes, pots and other cooking utensils are washed up
  • Sheath, Scabbard : -  a case in which the blade of a sword is kept
  • Sanatorium : - a place for the sick to recover health
  • Tannery : - a place where leather is tanned
  • Wardrobe : - a place for clothes
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Choose the correct alternative from the following options which can substitute the following word : -

    A place for wrestling

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentences.

    Enclosure for birds.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Choose the correct alternative from the following options which can substitute the following word : -

    The sleeping rooms in a college or public institution

    Right Option : C
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