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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
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. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.