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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.