One-word substitution (vocabulary): Murder of a king Choose the single best word that exactly matches the definition.
Verbal Ability
One Word Substitutes
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AInfanticide
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BMatricide
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CGenocide
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DRegicide
Answer
Correct Answer: Regicide
Explanation
Given data
- Definition: the killing of a king.
Reasoning through optionsRegicide — killing a monarch (from Latin rex, king + -cide, killing). Correct.Infanticide — killing an infant.Matricide — killing one's mother.Genocide — systematic killing of a people/nation.
Final AnswerRegicide