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Synonyms
The words which have the similar meaning are called synonyms .

For example:

1. answer – reply 2. brave – bold

Antonyms

The words which have opposite meanings are called antonyms .

For example:
1. give – take 2. bright – dull

Homophones
The words which have the same pronunciation but different meanings and
different spellings are called homophones .

For example:

1. dear and deer 2. flour and flower

Compound Words

When two or more words are put together to form a new word with a new
meaning, they are called compound words .

For example:

1. star + fish = starfish 2. foot + ball = football

One Word Substitution

1. A group of judges Jury
2. An unmarried woman Spinster

3. An experienced person Veteran

4. A thing that is fit to be eaten Edible
5. One who eats vegetables only Vegetarian

6. One who knows too many languages Linguist

7. A person who cannot read and write Illiterate
8. A woman whose husband is dead Widow

9. A professional rider of horses in a race Jockey

10. Government rule by a king or queen Monarchy

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