One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 55)

A gourmet is a connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate. An epicure is a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. A glutton is an excessively greedy eater. A gourmand is a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.

A jockey is a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession. An equestrian is a rider or performer on horseback. A cavalier is a horseman, especially a cavalryman. A postilion is a person who rides the leading left-hand horse of a pair drawing a coach.

A connoisseur is an expert judge in matters of taste. A critic is a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. A specialist is a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity. An aficionado is a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

An ornithologist is an expert in ornithology, the scientific study of birds. A herpetologist studies reptiles and amphibians. An ichthyologist studies fish. An entomologist studies insects.

An entomologist is an expert in entomology, the scientific study of insects. An etymologist studies the origin of words. An apiarist keeps bees. A lepidopterist studies butterflies and moths.

A linguist is a person skilled in foreign languages or a person who studies linguistics, the scientific study of language. A polyglot is a person who knows and is able to use several languages. A philologist studies language in written historical sources. A grammarian is a person who studies and writes about grammar.

A psychologist is an expert or specialist in psychology, the scientific study of the human mind and its functions. A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. A psychoanalyst is a person who practices psychoanalysis. A neurologist is a specialist in the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

An astronomer is an expert in or student of astronomy, the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. An astrologer uses astrology to tell others about their character or to predict their future. A cosmologist studies the origin and development of the universe. An astrophysicist studies the physics of the universe.

A geologist is an expert in or student of geology, the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes which act on it. A geographer studies the earth's physical features and its atmosphere. A geophysicist studies the physics of the earth. A seismologist studies earthquakes.

A historian is an expert in or student of history, especially that of a particular period, geographical region, or social phenomenon. An archaeologist studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites. A paleontologist studies fossils. An antiquarian studies or collects antiques.

A botanist is an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants. A zoologist studies animals. A biologist studies living organisms. An ecologist studies the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

A jurist is an expert in or writer on law. A lawyer is a person who practices or studies law. A solicitor is a type of lawyer in Britain and elsewhere who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts. An advocate is a person who pleads on someone else's behalf.

A zoologist is an expert in or student of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals. A botanist studies plants. A biologist studies living organisms. A naturalist is an expert in natural history.

A physiologist is an expert in or student of the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. An anatomist is an expert in anatomy, the study of the structure of organisms. A biologist studies living organisms. A physician is a person qualified to practice medicine.

An oceanographer is an expert in the branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea. A marine biologist studies marine organisms. A hydrographer studies the physical features of bodies of water. A thalassophile is a lover of the sea.

A meteorologist is an expert in or student of meteorology; a weather forecaster. A climatologist studies climate. A forecaster is a person who predicts something, such as the weather. Weatherman is an informal term for a weather forecaster.

A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities. A hematologist studies blood. A pulmonologist studies the respiratory system. A gastroenterologist studies the stomach and intestines.

A dermatologist is a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders. An oncologist treats cancer. A gynecologist treats diseases of the female reproductive organs. A pediatrician treats children.

An ophthalmologist is a specialist in the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. An optometrist examines the eyes for vision problems and prescribes corrective lenses. An optician is a person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses. Oculist is an older term for ophthalmologist.

A dentist is a person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums. An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the straightening of teeth. A periodontist specializes in diseases of the gums. An endodontist specializes in root canal therapy.