One Words Denoting Marriages


 
 
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One Words Denoting Marriages

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 Marriages : -

  •  Adultery : - the practice of having extra-marital relations
  • Alimony : - an allowance paid to wife on divorce
  • Bigamy : - the practice of having two wives or husbands at a time
  • Celibacy : - a state of abstention from marriage
  • Concubinage : - live-in relationship-a man and a woman living without being married
  • Misogamist : - one who hates marriage
  • Matrimony : - a state of being married
  • Monogamy : - the practice of marrying one at a time
  • Polygamy : - the practice of marrying more than one wife at a time
  • Polyandry : - the practice of marrying more than one husband at a time
  • Spinister : - an older woman who is not married
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

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

    An older woman who is not married

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

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

    A state of abstention from marriage

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

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

    The practice of marrying more than one husband at a time

    Right Option : C
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