One Words Denoting Professions


 
 
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One Words Denoting Professions

One Word Substitution : - 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 Professions : -

  • Anchor : - a person who presents a radio/television programme
  • Anthropologist : - one who studies the evolution of mankind
  • Astronaut : - a person, who travels in spacecraft
  • Calligraphist  : - a person who writes beautiful writing
  • Cartographer : - one who draws maps
  • Choreographer : - one who teaches art of dancing
  • Chauffeur : - one who drives a motor car
  • Compere : - one who introduces performing artistes on the stage programmes
  • Curator : - one who is incharge of a museum/a cricket pitch
  • Florist : - one who deals in flowers
  • Invigilator : - one who supervises in the examination hall
  • Laxicographer : - one who compiles a dictionary
  • Radio Jockey : - one who presents a radio programme
  • Psephologist : - one who studies the pattern of voting in elections
  • Sculptor : - one who gives shape to stone
  • Usurer : - one who lends money at very high rates
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    Question : 1

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

    One who studies the evolution of mankind

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

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

    One who deals in flowers

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

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

    One who introduces performing artistes on the stage programme

    Right Option : D
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