One word substitution–15

Continuing our tryst with our exploration of ‘one word substitution‘ list, we present more words as they keep coming. These words are intended to give the exact meaning of a sentence by a single word. These types of lists come pretty handy if you want to improve your vocabulary in English language.

Home sickness or sentimental longing for the past. Nostalgia
Incapable  of being admitted or allowed. Inadmissible
Incapable  of being avoided. Unavoidable/Inevitable
Incapable  of being conquered. Unconquerable
The absence of a governance in a country. Anarchy
That which precludes the passage of light. Opaque
That which is subject to death. Mortal
That which is forbidden,prohibited by law. Illicit
That which is everlasting. Perennial
That which is contrary law. Illegal
That which is a government in which no distinction. Secular
That which is a government by official. Bureaucracy
That which is a government by priests or ecclesiastics. Hierarchy
That which is allows the passage of rays of light. Transparent
That letter which is of unknown or un-admitted authorship. Anonymous
Singing for some other person without his permission. Forgery
Resulting in death. Fatal
Property inherited from one’s father or ancestor. Patrimony
Person who work in the same department of an office. Colleagues
One who writes drama. Dramatist
One who writes books. Author
One who writes a novel. Novelist
One who watches over students taking an exam. Invigilator
One who walks. Pedestrian
One who undergoes the penalty of death for the persistence of his faith/convictions. Martyr
One who treats diseases by performing operations. Surgeon
One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks. Teetotaler
One who studies the working of a human mind. Psychologist
One who studies the stars. Astronomer
One who studies the science and origin of words. Etymologist

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