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English · Q219

One Word Substitution

Competitive Exams · English · question 219

Q219

The art of cutting trees and bushes into ornamental shapes

A.
Horticulture
B.
Bonsai
C.
Pruning
D.
Topiary
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
One word substitute is Topiary.

Horticulture: the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Bonsai: the art of growing ornamental, artificially dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots.
Pruning: trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to encourage growth.
Topiary: the art or practice of clipping shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes.