One-Word Substitution

One-Word Substitution

1. A person who believes that pleasure is the most important goal in life:

B) A "hedonist" is someone who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life. "Stoic" refers to a person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain, "ascetic" refers to someone who practices severe self-discipline, and "optimist" refers to a person who is hopeful about the future.

2. A person who can speak many languages:

B) A "polyglot" is a person who knows and is able to use several languages. "Monolingual" means speaking only one language, "philologist" is a scholar of language and its development, and "bilingual" refers to someone who can speak two languages fluently.

3. A speech delivered without preparation:

B) "Extempore" refers to a speech or performance delivered without any preparation. "Rehearsed" means practiced in advance, "manuscript" is a written or typed document, and "recital" refers to a formal reading or performance of something.

4. A person who compiles dictionaries:

A) A "lexicographer" is someone who compiles dictionaries. An "editor" revises and prepares text for publication, a "bibliophile" is a lover of books, and a "philatelist" collects and studies stamps.

5. A government run by the wealthy:

D) A "plutocracy" is a government or state in which the wealthy rule. "Democracy" is a government by the people, "oligarchy" is a small group of people having control, and "aristocracy" is a government by the nobility.

6. A person who loves books:

B) A "bibliophile" is a person who loves or collects books. A "bibliographer" is someone who compiles lists of books, a "calligrapher" is skilled in handwriting, and a "biographer" writes biographies.

7. An imaginary perfect society:

B) A "utopia" is an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. "Dystopia" is the opposite, depicting a society characterized by human misery. "Monarchy" and "republic" are forms of government.

8. A person who devotes their life to the welfare of others:

D) An "altruist" is someone who is selflessly concerned for the welfare of others. "Philanthropist" also supports human welfare, but usually through donations, "misogynist" dislikes women, and "egoist" is self-centered.

9. A doctor who specializes in the female reproductive system:

C) A "gynecologist" specializes in the female reproductive system. A "pediatrician" is a children's doctor, a "urologist" focuses on the urinary tract, and a "neurologist" specializes in the nervous system.

10. A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society:

A) A "misanthrope" is someone who dislikes and avoids human society. A "philanthrope" loves humanity, an "introvert" is shy and reserved, and an "extrovert" is outgoing and socially confident.

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