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📚 One Word Substitution Practice
Choose an answer, then open the short learning card. Learn important one-word terms, their meanings, usage, and quick memory clues without losing practice rhythm.
Q51. A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly.
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Q52. The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the most experimental.
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Q53. One who helps people by giving them money or other aid.
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Q54. A place where clothes are kept
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Q55. A feeling of fondness, mixed with some sadness, for something in the past
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Q56. Dying without making a will
Intestate
If someone dies without a will, they are described as intestate.
Memory tip: "in-state" = not leaving a will, so intestate.
She died intestate, and the assets were distributed by the court.
Q57. Having infinite power
Omnipotent
Omnipotent means having unlimited or infinite power. Other options have different meanings: omnipresent (everywhere), omniscient (knowing everything), impotent (powerless).
“ omni ” = all; “ potent ” = power.
The god in the tale was described as omnipotent.
Q58. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence
Protocol
Protocol means the rules for diplomatic etiquette and precedence.
Think: follow the proper rules of behavior in formal situations.
The ambassador followed the protocol at the state dinner.
Q59. To renounce a high position of authority control
Abdicate
Abdicate means to give up or renounce a high office or position of authority.
Memory tip: Think of giving up a throne as an "ab" (away) action—abdicate means to give away your position.
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Q60. An event that causes great harm or damage.
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