One Word Substitution (Basic) — Set 6
Questions 51–60 of 100
A person who is skillfully deceptive is?
Correct Answer: D. Trickster
A trickster is a person known for using deception and clever schemes. Tricksters appear in mythology and literature as figures who break rules. The term describes someone adept at manipulation and deception.
A person who is excessively concerned with minute details is?
Correct Answer: B. Pedantic
A pedantic person is excessively concerned with rules and minor details. Pedants often focus on form over substance and can be tiresome in conversation. The quality is called pedantry and is generally considered undesirable.
A person who acts without thinking is?
Correct Answer: B. Impulsive
An impulsive person acts on sudden urges without careful thought or consideration. Impulsivity can lead to both positive and negative consequences. Impulse control is an important aspect of emotional intelligence.
A person who is outgoing and sociable is?
Correct Answer: B. Extroverted
An extroverted person is outgoing and gains energy from social interaction. Extroverts tend to be talkative and seek social engagement. This is considered one of the major personality traits in psychology.
A person who is reserved and quiet is?
Correct Answer: B. Introverted
An introverted person prefers quiet environments and is recharged by solitude. Introverts are often thoughtful and reflective. Introversion and extroversion exist on a spectrum.
A person who contradicts or argues against everything is?
Correct Answer: C. Contrary
A contrary person habitually contradicts or opposes others' views. This behavior can be deliberate or dispositional. Contrary individuals often resist conformity and established norms.
A person who is addicted to drugs is?
Correct Answer: A. Addict
An addict is a person who is dependent on a drug or substance. Addiction involves compulsive use despite negative consequences. Treatment programs help addicts achieve recovery and rehabilitation.
A person who seeks sensual pleasure is?
Correct Answer: C. Sybarite
A sybarite is someone devoted to luxury and sensual pleasure. The term comes from ancient Sybaris, a city known for extreme luxury. Sybarites often pursue comfort over virtue or duty.
A person who is excessively fond of eating is?
Correct Answer: A. Glutton
A glutton is someone who eats excessively and without moderation. Gluttony is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian tradition. A glutton consumes food in excess of nutritional or health needs.
A person who claims to have feelings or qualities they don't have is?
Correct Answer: A. Hypocrite
A hypocrite is someone who pretends to have virtues, beliefs, or feelings they don't actually possess. Hypocrisy involves inconsistency between professed and actual values. This behavior undermines trust and credibility.