One Word Substitutes

(11) The study of ancient societies.

• (a) Sociology
• (b) Archaeology
• (c) Anthropology
• (d) History

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

(12) A person who loves or collects books.

• (a) Bibliophile
• (b) Philatelist
• (c) Numismatist
• (d) Bibliologist

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Bibliophile
A bibliophile is a person who collects or has a great love of books.

(13) A place where birds are kept.

• (a) Aviary
• (b) Aquarium
• (c) Zoo
• (d) Apiary

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Aviary
An aviary is a large enclosure for confining birds.

(14) A person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes.

• (a) Orator
• (b) Narrator
• (c) Raconteur
• (d) Bard

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Raconteur
A raconteur is a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.

(15) Murder of a brother.

• (a) Genocide
• (b) Patricide
• (c) Fratricide
• (d) Regicide

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Fratricide
Fratricide is the act of killing one’s brother.