One-Word Substitution

1) A person who loves mankind
  • Philistine
  • Humanitarian
  • Altruist
  • Misogynist
Explanation

Correct Answer: Humanitarian

A humanitarian is someone who works for the welfare of humanity.


2) A person who speaks many languages
  • Linguist
  • Polyglot
  • Interpreter
  • Bilingual
Explanation

Correct Answer: Polyglot

A polyglot is a person who knows several languages.


3) A life history written by oneself
  • Biography
  • Memoir
  • Autobiography
  • Chronicle
Explanation

Correct Answer: Autobiography

An autobiography is written by the author about his own life.


4) A person who hates women
  • Feminist
  • Misogynist
  • Bigot
  • Chauvinist
Explanation

Correct Answer: Misogynist

A misogynist dislikes or hates women.


5) A handwriting that cannot be read
  • Legible
  • Lucid
  • Illegible
  • Cursive
Explanation

Correct Answer: Illegible

Illegible handwriting is difficult or impossible to read.


6) A person who believes in fate
  • Optimist
  • Realist
  • Fatalist
  • Theist
Explanation

Correct Answer: Fatalist

A fatalist believes events are predetermined by fate.


7) One who speaks very little
  • Silent
  • Reticent
  • Taciturn
  • Mute
Explanation

Correct Answer: Taciturn

Taciturn people speak very little.


8) A disease that spreads rapidly
  • Chronic
  • Fatal
  • Epidemic
  • Endemic
Explanation

Correct Answer: Epidemic

An epidemic spreads quickly among people.


9) A place where birds are kept
  • Zoo
  • Sanctuary
  • Aviary
  • Kennel
Explanation

Correct Answer: Aviary

An aviary is a place where birds are housed.


10) One who cannot be defeated
  • Invisible
  • Invincible
  • Immortal
  • Indestructible
Explanation

Correct Answer: Invincible

Invincible means impossible to defeat.