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1. 1.

   Give single word for each of the following expressions. Choose the words from the box given below.

   omniscient

   bunch

   democracy

   pilgrim

   swarm

   bankrupt

   prophet

   fugitive

   lexicographer

   numismatist

    

   1. A government of the people, for the people and by the people
   2. One who foretells events
   3. One who complies a dictionary
   4. One who runs away from justice
   5. A person who cannot pay off his debts
   6. A  collection of keys
   7. One who collects coins
   8. One who goes to a religious place
   9. One who has all the knowledge
   10. A number of bees
2. 2.

   Complete the following sentences with a single word for each of the following groups of words given in brackets.

   1. The businessman is _______________. (who cannot pay his debts)
   2. The Test match was a _______________. (in which no team wins)
   3. Our _______________ examination is over. (held once in a year)
   4. We saw a lion in the _______________. (where animals are kept)
   5. He is collecting stamps because he is a _______________. (one who collects stamps)
   6. He could not impress the people in his _______________ speech. (made for thee first time)
   7. Most of the Indians are _______________. (one avoids alcoholic drinks)
   8. We have installed in our drawing room _______________. (where fish are kept)
   9. These days are the days of democracy, not of _______________. (where the head is a hereditary one)
   10. Please do not try to deliver an _______________ speech. (speech without previous preparation)