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 is one who has been returned to their native country after a period of exile, imprisonment, or long absence abroad. Repatriation often applies to refugees, prisoners of war, and nationals stranded overseas. This process restores people to their homeland and is governed by international law.
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.