Question

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence-
Scrooge, in the famous novel by Dickens, was a ________; he hated the rest of mankind.
(a)Misanthrope
(b)Chypochondriac
(c)Philanthropist
(d)Hedonist
(c)Sybarite

Answer 1

Hint: Read the given sentence carefully. Pay attention to the second part of the sentence, as it states the main definition of the word which is to be filled in the given blank.

Complete answer: In the given question, we have to fill in the blank with the correct word from the five given options. We have to name the one who hates the rest of mankind. This type of question comes under the ‘one-word substitution' part of grammar. Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Misanthrope. Misanthropy is a general hatred, dislike, distrust or contempt of the human species, human behaviour or human nature. A misanthrope or misanthropist is someone who holds such views or feelings.
Option ‘b' is Hypochondriac. It is a person who is abnormally anxious about their health.
Option ‘c’ is Philanthropist. It is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Option ‘d’ is Hedonist. It is a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.
Option ‘e’ is Sybarite. A person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.
Hence, the option ‘a’ is the correct option.

Note: One-word Substitution is one of the integral parts of vocabulary. It simply means that a sentence has to be replaced with a single word. This area requires a good vocabulary to solve the questions well.