One Word Substitution — Set 2
Questions 11–20 of 140
A person who is devoted to the welfare of women is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Feminist
A feminist advocates for women's rights and equality. A suffragette specifically fought for voting rights, a philanthropist supports charitable causes broadly, and a humanitarian helps all people.
A person who studies ancient societies and artifacts is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Archaeologist
An archaeologist studies material remains of past human societies. A historian studies written records, a geologist studies rocks, and a paleontologist studies fossils and extinct life.
A person who is excessively talkative is called a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Chatterbox
A chatterbox is a person who talks excessively and continuously. All options describe talkative people, but chatterbox is the most common and specific one-word substitution.
A person who collects coins is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Numismatist
A numismatist collects and studies coins, medals, and currency. A philatelist collects stamps, an antiquarian deals with old books, and a collector is a generic term.
A person who writes articles for newspapers and magazines is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Journalist
A journalist writes articles for newspapers and publications. An author writes books, a reporter covers news events, and a columnist writes opinion pieces regularly.
A person who walks in his sleep is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Somnambulist
A somnambulist is a person who walks while asleep, derived from Latin 'somnus' (sleep) and 'ambulare' (to walk). While sleepwalker is descriptive, somnambulist is the formal one-word term.
A person who poses as somebody he is not is called a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Impostor
An impostor is someone who deceives by assuming a false identity or position. A liar simply tells untruths, a fraud is broader financial deception, and a charlatan is a fake expert.
A person who collects stamps is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Philatelist
A philatelist collects and studies postage stamps and related materials. A numismatist collects coins, an antiquarian deals with old books, and a bibliophile loves books.
A person who is skilled in mathematics is a(n):
Correct Answer: B. Mathematician
A mathematician is a person skilled in or devoted to mathematics. A physicist studies physics, a logician studies logic, and an analyst examines data broadly.
A person who rules absolutely is a(n):
Correct Answer: A. Dictator
A dictator is a ruler with absolute power, especially one obtained by force. While despot, tyrant, and autocrat are similar, dictator is the most common modern term for absolute rule.