One Word Substitution (Basic) — Set 9
Questions 81–90 of 100
A person who loves their family above all is?
Correct Answer: C. Familistic
A familistic person prioritizes family loyalty and kinship above other considerations. Familism is a strong value in many cultures and traditions. This orientation emphasizes collective welfare over individual interests.
A person who has returned from exile or long absence is?
Correct Answer: A. Repatriated
A repatriated person has been returned to their native country after exile or long absence. Repatriation often involves refugees or prisoners of war. This process restores people to their homeland.
A person who kills his mother is called?
Correct Answer: C. Matricide
Matricide is the act of killing one's mother, and a matricide is the person who commits this act. This is considered one of the most heinous crimes across cultures. Ancient tragedies often featured matricide as a plot element.
A person who kills his father is called?
Correct Answer: B. Patricide
Patricide is the act of killing one's father, and a patricide is the person who commits this act. This crime is considered deeply heinous and taboo. Historical and literary works frequently employ patricide as a tragic element.
A person who is obsessed with their appearance is?
Correct Answer: A. Narcissistic
A narcissistic person is excessively self-centered and obsessed with themselves. Narcissism involves lack of empathy for others. This personality trait can be pathological when excessive.
A person who is cowardly and timid is?
Correct Answer: B. Craven
A craven person is cowardly and shows shameful lack of courage. Craven behavior involves fleeing danger or responsibility. This term is more literary and formal than common modern usage.
A person who practices cannibalism is?
Correct Answer: A. Cannibal
A cannibal is someone who eats human flesh, either as ritual or survival practice. Cannibalism has appeared in various cultures historically. Modern understanding recognizes this as a cultural practice rather than primitive behavior.
A person who has been abandoned by society is?
Correct Answer: B. Pariah
A pariah is someone rejected or excluded by society and treated with contempt. Pariahs face social ostracism regardless of circumstances. The term comes from a low caste in India.
A person who wanders without a fixed home is?
Correct Answer: A. Vagrant
A vagrant is a person who wanders without a fixed home or employment. Vagrancy was historically criminalized in many societies. Modern vagrancy often results from poverty or mental health issues.
A person who is extremely stingy with money is?
Correct Answer: B. Skinflint
A skinflint is someone extremely reluctant to spend money. Skinflints accumulate wealth through extreme frugality. The term carries negative connotations of excessive stinginess.