One Word Substitution — Set 3
Questions 21–30 of 140
A person who deliberately abandons his duty or post is called a(n):
Correct Answer: C. Deserter
A deserter is someone who abandons their military post or duty without permission. A renegade renounces allegiance, a traitor betrays, and a defector flees to another country.
A person who eats human flesh is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Cannibal
A cannibal is a person who eats human flesh. This is a factual anthropological term describing a specific behavior, not a judgment of character.
A person who writes poetry is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. While lyricist writes song lyrics and bard is an archaic term for poet, 'poet' is the standard modern answer.
A person who is excessively proud of his appearance is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Vain
A vain person is excessively proud of their physical appearance. While narcissist and egotist describe excessive self-love, vain specifically refers to pride in appearance.
A person who opposes the use of force in any situation is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Pacifist
A pacifist is a person who opposes violence and war on principle. A conscientious objector refuses to serve militarily, but pacifism is broader and more principled.
A person who collects books as a hobby is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Bibliophile
A bibliophile is a person with an intense love of books, often as a collector. While a bookworm loves reading, bibliophile specifically emphasizes book collection and connoisseurship.
A person who denies himself the pleasures of life is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Ascetic
An ascetic is a person who denies himself worldly pleasures and lives simply. A hermit withdraws from society, a recluse lives in isolation, and a monk follows religious orders.
A person who kills his own brother is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Fratricide
Fratricide refers to the act of killing one's brother, or the person who commits this act. While murderer is general, fratricide is the specific term for this crime.
A person who writes novels is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Novelist
A novelist is a person who writes novels. While author and writer are general terms, novelist specifically identifies someone who writes novels as their primary work.
A person who speaks two languages fluently is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Bilingual
A bilingual person speaks two languages fluently. A polyglot speaks many languages, a linguist studies language scientifically, and multilingual is a broader term.