From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the given expression:
One who is indifferent to joy or pain
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Stoic
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Stoic (answer) | a person who accepts pleasure and pain alike without showing feelings or complaining | He bore the bad news like a stoic, without a single complaint. |
| (2) Innocent | not guilty of a crime, or simple and without experience of evil | The court declared him innocent. |
| (3) Tolerant | willing to accept views or behaviour different from one's own (it is about other people, not about being unmoved by joy or pain) | We should be tolerant of other people's beliefs. |
| (4) Intelligent | able to learn and understand things quickly | She is an intelligent student who learns quickly. |