One Word Substitutions Starting with X
General Vocabulary with X
X-ray – Rays used to photograph bones/internal parts
Xylophone – A musical instrument of wooden bars
Xylography – Art of engraving on wood
Xylographer – One who engraves on wood
Xylograph – Print from a wood engraving
Xylology – Study of wood
Xyloid – Wood-like in nature
Xylotomy – Preparation of wood sections for microscopic study
Xylogen – Substance forming wood
Xylem – Plant tissue carrying water
One Word Substitutions Starting with X
Scientific & Medical Terms
Xenon – Inert gas used in lamps
Xenogamy – Cross-pollination between flowers of different plants
Xenogenesis – Production of offspring totally unlike parent
Xenophile – Person attracted to foreign cultures
Xenophobia – Fear/hatred of foreigners
Xenophobic – Showing dislike for foreigners
Xenonarcotic – Caused by xenon gas anesthesia
Xenotransplant – Transplantation between species
Xenocracy – Government by foreigners
Xenobiotic – Foreign chemical substance in body
Words Related to Foreign/Strange
Xenodochium – Hostel for strangers (ancient)
Xenodochy – Reception of strangers/guests
Xenolith – Rock fragment enclosed in another rock
Xenomania – Obsession with foreign things
Xenomorphic – Having a form different from usual
Xenoplastic – Foreign tissue graft
Xenotropic – Virus growing in species other than host
Xenoglossy – Ability to speak a language never learned
Xenogenesis – Development of offspring unlike parents
Xenocrat – Ruler from foreign origin
One Word Substitutions Starting with X
Words Related to Dry/Wood/Yellow (Greek ‘xeros’, ‘xylon’, ‘xanthos’)
Xeric – Very dry environment
Xerophyte – Plant adapted to dry conditions
Xerosis – Abnormal dryness of body parts (esp. eyes/skin)
Xerox – Photocopying process
Xeroxing – Copying by machine
Xerophylic – Thriving in dry conditions
Xerothermic – Dry and hot climate
Xerarch – Plant succession in dry habitat
Xerophyta – Group of drought-resistant plants
Xerophyceae – Algae living in dry habitats
Xerophthalmia – Dryness of eyes due to Vitamin A deficiency
Xerography – Dry printing/photocopying
Xerothermic Index – Measure of dry climate
Xerotic – Abnormally dry (medical)
Xeromorph – Plant adapted to drought
Xeranthemum – Everlasting dry flower
Xerosere – Plant succession in dry habitat
Xerophytium – Dry plant matter
Xerotherm – Organism adapted to dry, hot condition
Xerophilous – Preferring dry climate
One Word Substitutions Starting with X
Words with ‘Xeno’ (Stranger/Guest)
Xenagogue – Guide for strangers
Xenial – Hospitable, friendly to guests
Xenium – Gift to a guest
Xenagogue – Person who directs strangers
Xenodochial – Friendly to strangers/guests
Xenogeny – Origin from something foreign
Xenoplastic Surgery – Surgery using foreign tissue
Xenotropic Virus – Virus that grows in foreign species
Xenogenetic – Arising from foreign source
Xenotransfusion – Blood transfusion from different species
One Word Substitutions Starting with X
Words with ‘Xantho’ (Yellow)
Xanthic – Yellow-colored
Xanthochroic – Having yellowish complexion
Xanthoma – Yellowish skin growth caused by fat
Xanthophyll – Yellow pigment in plants
Xanthopsia – Vision defect (objects appear yellow)
Xanthoic Acid – Chemical compound
Xanthocyte – Yellow-pigmented cell
Xanthoderma – Yellowish skin condition
Xanthosis – Yellow discoloration of skin/tissues
Xanthotoxin – Toxin producing yellowing
Miscellaneous X-Words
Xiphoid – Sword-shaped (part of sternum)
Xiphosuran – Marine arthropod (horseshoe crab)
Xiphias – Swordfish
Xiphos – Ancient Greek straight sword
Xiphosura – Group of arthropods with sword-like tails
Xeranthemum – Dry flower lasting long
Xylocarp – Hard, woody fruit (like coconut)
Xylocaine – Anesthetic drug
Xylotomy – Cutting of wood
Xylose – Type of sugar from wood
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Rare & Advanced Terms
Xenocratism – Rule by foreigners
Xenocentric – Attracted to foreign cultures
Xenodiagnosis – Diagnosis by transmission to a foreign host
Xenogamy – Cross-pollination
Xenoclast – Destroyer of foreign customs
Xenodocheion – Inn for strangers (Greek origin)
Xenogenesis – Birth of completely different species
Xerothermophilous – Thriving in hot & dry conditions
Xyloidin – Explosive substance from wood
Xylotomous – Insect that cuts/bores wood
Final 10 (High-value exam picks)
Xenophobia – Fear/hatred of foreigners
Xylophone – Musical instrument with wooden bars
Xerophyte – Plant living in dry area
Xerox – Photocopy
Xylology – Study of wood
Xylographer – One who engraves on wood
Xanthophyll – Yellow pigment in leaves
Xenon – Noble gas element
Xiphoid – Sword-shaped bone tip
Xenophile – One who loves foreigners
One Word Substitutions Starting with X
One Word Substitutions Starting with W