One Word Substitution — Set 13
Questions 121–130 of 140
A person who is opposed to all forms of government and authority is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Anarchist
An anarchist is a person who believes in or advocates for the abolition of government and all authority structures. A revolutionary seeks system change, a rebel opposes specific authority, and a dissident disagrees with policies. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who believes that self-interest is the proper basis of morality is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Egoist
An egoist is a person who believes that self-interest is the foundation of morality. A hedonist pursues pleasure, a skeptic doubts, and a relativist denies absolute truth. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The loss of status or respect is called:
Correct Answer: D. Ignominy
Ignominy is a severe loss of status, honor, or respect accompanied by shame. Disgrace is loss of respect, degradation is lowering in rank, and humiliation is embarrassment. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who practices excessive self-denial for moral or religious reasons is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Ascetic
An ascetic practices severe self-denial for spiritual or moral purification. An anchorite is a hermit monk, a hermit withdraws from society, and a penitent seeks forgiveness. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is excessively devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures is a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Voluptuary
A voluptuary is a person devoted to luxury, sensual pleasures, and self-indulgence. A sybarite loves luxury, an epicure appreciates fine things, and a hedonist pursues pleasure. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The act of wasting money or resources extravagantly is called:
Correct Answer: C. Profligacy
Profligacy is reckless or wasteful spending and consumption. Extravagance is excessive spending, expenditure is general spending, and spending is neutral. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who is skilled in the use of the sword is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Swordsman
A swordsman is a person skilled in wielding a sword. A fencer uses a foil or épée, a warrior fights in general, and a gladiator fought in ancient arenas. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A disease that affects a large number of people in an area is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Epidemic
An epidemic is a disease affecting many people in an area at the same time. A pandemic affects multiple countries or continents, endemic is constant in an area, and outbreak is initial spread. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
A person who studies the origin and history of words is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Etymologist
An etymologist studies the origin, history, and evolution of words. A lexicographer compiles dictionaries, a philologist studies language and literature, and a linguist studies language structure. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The art of beautiful and ornamental handwriting is called:
Correct Answer: C. Calligraphy
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful, ornamental handwriting and lettering. Penmanship is general handwriting, typography is type design, and stenography is shorthand. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.