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91
One who specialises in the study of birds
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
One word substitute is Ornithologist.

Biologist: an expert in or student of the branch of science concerning living organisms.
Naturalist: an expert in or student of natural history.
Zoologist: an expert in or student of the behaviour, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
Ornithologist: a person who studies or is an expert on birds.
92
Person who makes love for amusement without serious intentions
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
One word substitute is Philanderer.

Concubine: (in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.
Philanderer: a man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women; a womanizer.
Dandy: a man unduly concerned with looking stylish and fashionable.
Flirt: behave as though sexually attracted to someone, but playfully rather than with serious intentions.
93
Allowance due to a wife from her husband on separation
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
One word substitute is Alimony.

Bail: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
Alimony: a husband's (or wife's) provision for a spouse after separation or divorce; maintenance.
Dole: benefit paid by the state to the unemployed.
Compensation: something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
94
The doctrine that human souls pass from one body to another at the time of death
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
One word substitute is Transmigration.

Metamorphosis: biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation.
Transition: the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Transmigration: the movement of a soul into another body after death.
Extrapolation: the action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue or a current method will remain applicable.
95
To come as a settler into another country
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
One word substitute is Immigrate.

Alienate: make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.
Emigrate: leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Migrate: (of an animal, typically a bird or fish) move from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons.
Immigrate: come to live permanently in a foreign country.
96
A person who is very fond of sensuous enjoyments
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
One word substitute is Hedonist.

Epicure: a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
Stoic: a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
Lusty: healthy and strong; full of vigour.
Hedonist: a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.
97
One who sacrifices his life for a cause
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
One word substitute is Martyr.

Soldier: a person who serves in an army.
Revolutionary: involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Martyr: a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Patriot: a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
98
A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
One word substitute is Pedantic.

Pedantic: excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.
Ornate: elaborately or highly decorated.
Verbose: using or expressed in more words than are needed.
Pompous: affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
99
Science of bodily structure
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
One word substitute is Anatomy.

Anthropology: the study of human societies and cultures and their development.
Neurology: the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Hygiene: conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Anatomy: the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.
100
A written declaration made on oath in the presence of a magistrate
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
One word substitute is Affidavit.

Voucher: a small printed piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that may be exchanged for goods or services.
Dossier: a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Affidavit: a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
Document: a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.