one word substitution quiz for competitive exams

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Question 1: What is the term for a person who loves or is attracted to books?

A) Bibliophile
B) Cartographer
C) Philanthropist
D) Anthropologist

Option A

Question 2: What is the term for a person who is fond of collecting and studying coins?

A) Philatelist
B) Numismatist
C) Philologist
D) Ornithologist

Option B

Question 3: What is the term for a person who is skilled in many areas or fields?

A) Philosopher
B) Polymath
C) Geologist
D) Archaeologist

Option B

Question 4: What is the term for a person who talks excessively and often trivially?

A) Elocutionist
B) Orator
C) Linguist
D) Blatherskite

Question 5: What is the term for a person who sells goods in small quantities directly to the consumers?

A) Wholesaler
B) Distributor
C) Retailer
D) Exporter

Question 6: What is the term for a person who is not easily pleased or satisfied?

A) Pessimist
B) Cynic
C) Hedonist
D) Malcontent

Question 7: What is the term for a person who studies the origin and history of words?

A) Linguist
B) Lexicographer
C) Philologist
D) Etymologist

Question 8: What is the term for a person who takes pleasure in the misfortunes of others?

A) Altruist
B) Sympathizer
C) Schadenfreude
D) Optimist

Question 9: What is the term for a person who is skilled in writing?

A) Author
B) Poet
C) Scribe
D) Wordsmith

Question 10: What is the term for a person who advocates or supports the abolition of slavery?

A) Activist
B) Suffragist
C) Abolitionist
D) Philanthropist

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