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1. A person who writes poems \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Novelist
B. Poet
C. Author
D. Composer
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A poet is one who writes poems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. A person who loves mankind \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Misogynist
B. Misanthrope
C. Philanthropist
D. Egoist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Philanthropist = lover of mankind; Misanthrope = hater of mankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. A place where books are kept \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Library
B. Laboratory
C. Bookshop
D. Museum
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Library is a place for reading and storing books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. A person who cannot read or write \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Literate
B. Illiterate
C. Scholar
D. Graduate
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Illiterate = uneducated, unable to read or write.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A speech delivered without preparation \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Extempore
B. Dialogue
C. Debate
D. Lecture
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Extempore = spoken without preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. A person who knows many languages \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Linguist
B. Polyglot
C. Interpreter
D. Translator
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Polyglot = a person who speaks many languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. A person who eats too much \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Glutton
B. Gourmet
C. Cannibal
D. Starver
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Glutton = overeater; Gourmet = one who enjoys fine food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. One who looks at the bright side of things \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Pessimist
B. Realist
C. Optimist
D. Critic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Optimist = positive thinker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. A person who hates women \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Misogamist
B. Misogynist
C. Philogynist
D. Feminist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Misogynist = hater of women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. A person who lives by himself \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Solitary
B. Social
C. Gregarious
D. Polite
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Solitary = living alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. A child whose parents are dead \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Infant
B. Orphan
C. Minor
D. Waif
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Orphan = one who has lost both parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. A person who pretends to be what he is not \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Hypocrite
B. Liar
C. Actor
D. Imposter
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D
Explanation:<\/strong> Imposter = one who pretends to be someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. A government by the people \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Autocracy
B. Monarchy
C. Democracy
D. Aristocracy
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Democracy = rule by the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. One who cannot hear \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Deaf
B. Blind
C. Mute
D. Dumb
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Deaf = unable to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. A place where animals are kept \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Zoo
B. Nursery
C. Barn
D. Aviary
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Zoo<\/em> = place for keeping wild animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. A person who travels \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Passenger
B. Tourist
C. Traveler
D. Voyager
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D
Explanation:<\/strong> Voyager = one who travels, especially by sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. One who looks on the dark side of life \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Optimist
B. Pessimist
C. Idealist
D. Realist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Pessimist = one who expects the worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. A person who dies for a noble cause \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Hero
B. Martyr
C. Patriot
D. Rebel
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Martyr = one who sacrifices life for a cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. A book of words and their meanings \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Atlas
B. Thesaurus
C. Dictionary
D. Encyclopedia
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Dictionary = collection of words with meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. A place where birds are kept \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Aquarium
B. Aviary
C. Apiary
D. Nest
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Aviary = place where birds are kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. A place where bees are kept \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Aviary
B. Hive
C. Apiary
D. Colony
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Apiary = bee-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. A place where fish are kept \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Aquarium
B. Aviary
C. Tank
D. Pool
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Aquarium = transparent tank for fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. A person who believes in fate \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Fatalist
B. Atheist
C. Optimist
D. Theist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Fatalist = one who believes everything is predestined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. A person who does not believe in God \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Theist
B. Monotheist
C. Atheist
D. Agnostic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Atheist = disbeliever in God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. A person who doubts the existence of God \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Atheist
B. Agnostic
C. Theist
D. Monist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Agnostic = one who is uncertain about God\u2019s existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. A person who draws maps \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Geologist
B. Cartographer
C. Geographer
D. Topographer
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Cartographer = map-maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. A person who studies stars and planets \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Astrologer
B. Astronomer
C. Physicist
D. Meteorologist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Astronomer = scientist of heavenly bodies; Astrologer predicts future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. One who can use both hands with equal skill \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Ambidextrous
B. Dexterous
C. Skillful
D. Efficient
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Ambidextrous = able to use both hands equally well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. A person who makes sculptures \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Carpenter
B. Sculptor
C. Potter
D. Mason
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Sculptor = one who carves figures from stone, wood, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. A person who repairs vehicles \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Mechanic
B. Technician
C. Engineer
D. Driver
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Mechanic = repairs machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. A person who can speak eloquently \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Fluent
B. Orator
C. Linguist
D. Dramatist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Orator = a skilled public speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. One who lends money at high interest \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Creditor
B. Banker
C. Usurer
D. Financier
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Usurer = money-lender charging excessive interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. A person who looks after horses \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Shepherd
B. Farrier
C. Groom
D. Cowherd
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Groom = one who takes care of horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. A person who sells medicines \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Pharmacist
B. Physician
C. Surgeon
D. Chemist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A or D
Explanation:<\/strong> Both mean one who prepares\/sells medicines; pharmacist is the formal term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. A person who mends shoes \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Cobbler
B. Tailor
C. Barber
D. Mason
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Cobbler = shoemaker or repairer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. A person who makes barrels or casks \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Tinker
B. Mason
C. Cooper
D. Potter
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Cooper = barrel-maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. A person who sells flowers \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Gardener
B. Florist
C. Farmer
D. Botanist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Florist = flower-seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. A person who repairs water-pipes \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Plumber
B. Mason
C. Electrician
D. Fitter
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Plumber = one who works on pipes and fittings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. One who keeps or breeds bees \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Apiarist
B. Aviator
C. Zoologist
D. Agriculturist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Apiarist = beekeeper; Apiary = place where bees are kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. A person who studies ancient things \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Historian
B. Archaeologist
C. Paleontologist
D. Philologist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Archaeologist = one who studies ancient remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. One who makes or repairs clocks and watches \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Mechanic
B. Watchman
C. Horologist
D. Timekeeper
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Horologist = expert in timepieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. A lover of books \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Bibliophile
B. Philologist
C. Scholar
D. Librarian
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Bibliophile = book-lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. One who eats human flesh \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Cannibal
B. Carnivore
C. Omnivore
D. Herbivore
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Cannibal = man-eater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. A person who spends money wastefully \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Miser
B. Spendthrift
C. Thrifty
D. Economical
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Spendthrift = one who spends extravagantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. One who saves everything \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Miser
B. Hoarder
C. Collector
D. Saver
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Hoarder = one who stores and never spends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. A person who pretends to have moral standards \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Actor
B. Pretender
C. Hypocrite
D. Faker
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Hypocrite = one who says one thing and does another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. A person who loves himself excessively \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Egoist
B. Egotist
C. Narcissist
D. Proud
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Narcissist = self-lover (from myth of Narcissus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. A person who talks too much \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Silent
B. Reticent
C. Garrulous
D. Taciturn
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Garrulous<\/em> = talkative or chatty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. One who hates marriage \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Misogamist
B. Misogynist
C. Philogamist
D. Celibate
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Misogamist = hater of marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. A person who is new to a subject or activity \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Amateur
B. Novice
C. Professional
D. Veteran
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Novice = beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. A person who believes in God \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Theist
B. Atheist
C. Agnostic
D. Spiritualist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Theist = one who believes in the existence of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. A person who hates mankind \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Philanthropist
B. Misogynist
C. Misanthrope
D. Egoist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Misanthrope = one who hates human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. A person who speaks the truth \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Honest
B. Veracious
C. Faithful
D. Sincere
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Veracious = habitually truthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. One who believes in fate or destiny \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Fatalist
B. Optimist
C. Pessimist
D. Realist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Fatalist = believes that all events are predetermined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. A person who believes in pleasure as the chief goal of life \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Pessimist
B. Ascetic
C. Hedonist
D. Idealist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Hedonist = one who lives for pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. A person who abstains from all kinds of indulgence \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Ascetic
B. Atheist
C. Miser
D. Saint
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Ascetic<\/em> = one who practices severe self-discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. A person who is unable to pay debts \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Banker
B. Insolvent
C. Borrower
D. Creditor
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Insolvent = one who cannot pay debts; bankrupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. A person who introduces new ideas \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Follower
B. Inventor
C. Innovator
D. Traditionalist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Innovator = originator of new methods or ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. One who knows everything \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Scholar
B. Genius
C. Omniscient
D. Intelligent
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Omniscient = all-knowing (used for God or highly wise person).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. One who has total power or authority \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Autocrat
B. Democrat
C. Bureaucrat
D. Monarchist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Autocrat = ruler with absolute power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. A system of government by a king or queen \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Democracy
B. Republic
C. Monarchy
D. Theocracy
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Monarchy = rule by a single sovereign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Government by a small group of people \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Oligarchy
B. Aristocracy
C. Monarchy
D. Theocracy
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Oligarchy = rule by few powerful people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Government by the rich \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Plutocracy
B. Democracy
C. Aristocracy
D. Bureaucracy
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Plutocracy = rule by the wealthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Government by officials \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Autocracy
B. Bureaucracy
C. Democracy
D. Oligarchy
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Bureaucracy = rule by officials or administrative departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. One who does not drink alcohol \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Abstainer
B. Teetotaller
C. Vegetarian
D. Reformer
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Teetotaller = one who never drinks alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. One who eats both plants and flesh \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Herbivore
B. Carnivore
C. Omnivore
D. Cannibal
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Omnivore = animal\/person eating both meat and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. One who lives on vegetables only \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Vegan
B. Vegetarian
C. Carnivore
D. Omnivore
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Vegan = one who avoids all animal products; stricter than vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. A person who believes in many gods \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Theist
B. Atheist
C. Polytheist
D. Monotheist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Polytheist = believer in multiple deities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. A person who believes in only one God \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Atheist
B. Polytheist
C. Monotheist
D. Spiritualist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Monotheist = believer in one God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. A person who opposes progress \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Radical
B. Conservative
C. Reactionary
D. Revolutionary
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Reactionary = one who resists change or progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. A person who takes care of teeth \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Optician
B. Dentist
C. Surgeon
D. Orthopedist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Dentist = doctor for teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. One who studies the origin of words \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Lexicographer
B. Philologist
C. Etymologist
D. Linguist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Etymologist = one who studies word origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. A person who studies the human mind \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A. Anthropologist
B. Neurologist
C. Psychologist
D. Sociologist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Psychologist = expert in the science of mind and behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. A person who studies societies and social behavior \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Sociologist
B. Economist
C. Archaeologist
D. Anthropologist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Sociologist = studies social relationships and institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. A person who studies human races and cultures \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Zoologist
B. Anthropologist
C. Philologist
D. Sociologist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Anthropologist = studies evolution and development of humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. A person who pretends illness to avoid duty \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Hypochondriac
B. Malingerer
C. Loafer
D. Patient
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Malingerer feigns sickness to escape work or responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. A person who doubts human sincerity \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Optimist
B. Cynic
C. Pessimist
D. Skeptic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Cynic believes that people act only from selfish motives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. One who attacks or opposes established beliefs \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Heretic
B. Iconoclast
C. Revolutionary
D. Radical
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> An Iconoclast<\/em> criticises or breaks traditional ideas or institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. A person who lives only for pleasure \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Stoic
B. Hedonist
C. Saint
D. Realist
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Hedonist believes pleasure is the chief goal of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. A person who speaks very little \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Garrulous
B. Loquacious
C. Reticent
D. Talkative
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Reticent means habitually silent or reserved in speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. A person who boasts of his own achievements \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Modest
B. Braggart
C. Miser
D. Critic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Braggart is boastful and proud of his own deeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. A person inclined to doubt everything \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Believer
B. Skeptic
C. Cynic
D. Credulous
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Skeptic questions accepted facts and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. An excessively patriotic or prejudiced person \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Nationalist
B. Chauvinist
C. Loyalist
D. Patriot
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Chauvinist is blindly patriotic or biased toward his group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. The killing of one\u2019s father \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Fratricide
B. Matricide
C. Patricide
D. Parricide
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> Patricide means killing one\u2019s own father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. A person who walks in sleep \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A. Insomniac
B. Somnambulist
C. Somniloquist
D. Dreamer
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Somnambulist is a sleep-walker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. A person who cannot sleep \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Somniloquist
B. Somnambulist
C. Insomniac
D. Lethargic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> An Insomniac suffers from sleeplessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. A person who enjoys the pain of others \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Sadist
B. Masochist
C. Cruel
D. Tyrant
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> A Sadist derives pleasure from inflicting pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. A person who enjoys his own pain \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Sadist
B. Masochist
C. Martyr
D. Sufferer
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Masochist finds pleasure in self-suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. A person who finds fault with everything \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Critic
B. Pessimist
C. Rebel
D. Cynic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> A Critic analyses and points out faults or defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. A person who remains calm and shows no emotion in pain \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Stoic
B. Hedonist
C. Epicure
D. Romantic
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> A Stoic endures pleasure and pain without complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. A person who pretends to be virtuous \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Hypocrite
B. Actor
C. Pretender
D. Saint
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> A Hypocrite pretends moral standards he doesn\u2019t possess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. A person who cannot make mistakes \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Infallible
B. Perfect
C. Accurate
D. Blameless
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Infallible means incapable of error or failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. A person who talks during sleep \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Somniloquist
B. Somnambulist
C. Insomniac
D. Talkative
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Somniloquist = one who speaks while asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. A person who believes everything easily \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Skeptic
B. Credulous
C. Cynic
D. Prudent
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> Credulous = too ready to believe; gullible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. A person who pretends to have knowledge \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Charlatan
B. Pedant
C. Quack
D. All of these
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D
Explanation:<\/strong> All mean a false pretender to learning or skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. A person who writes about his own life \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Biographer
B. Autobiographer
C. Novelist
D. Historian
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> An Autobiographer writes his own life story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. A person who speaks several languages \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Linguist
B. Polyglot
C. Philologist
D. Orator
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B
Explanation:<\/strong> A Polyglot is fluent in many languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. One who does something first or leads the way \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Explorer
B. Inventor
C. Pioneer
D. Pathfinder
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C
Explanation:<\/strong> A Pioneer is an originator or trail-blazer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. A person who is easily deceived \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Gullible
B. Rational
C. Sensible
D. Wise
Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Gullible = simple-minded and easily fooled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. A person who cannot be corrected or reformed \u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>A. Incorrigible
B. Infallible
C. Invincible
D. Incurable
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A
Explanation:<\/strong> Incorrigible = beyond correction or improvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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