One word substitution
- A dramatic performance---------------Masque
- A man of odd habits---------------------Eccentric
- A man who dances to the tune of his wife----Henpecked
- A nation engaged in war---------------Belligerent ( this term can be applied to a person too 0
- A person behind time-----Antiquated ( we can apply this term to other things or opinion too )
- A person who wants to throw his establishment---Anarchist ( It is a political term. The British termed many of our freedom fighters as anarchists.)
- A place of good weather--Sanatorium ( Nowadays the term refers to a place where mental patients are treated )
- A place for washing dishes adjoining kitchen--Scullery
- A religious song----------Hymn/ Mantra
- A remarkable talent-----Prodigy
- A short but amusing story---Anecdote
- A verse letter------------------Epistle
- Act of killing one's wife---Uxoricide ( Dont do it)
- An animal story with a moral-----Fable
- An unknown person -------Anonymous
- Animals living both on land and water----Amphibian
- Appointed by two parties to settle a dispute--Arbiter ( The Honourable Court can also appoint an arbiter if the two disputing parties agree)
- Art of cutting trees and bushes into ornamental shapes--Topiary
- At the same time-----Contemporary ( This can apply to persons also )
- Award given after death---Posthumous
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