Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A person who is interested in material gains and is hostile to art/culture
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The word that can substitute the given group of words is philistine.
- Perfectionist is a person who strives for perfection.
- Sage is a wise and experienced person.
- Egghead is a derogatory term for someone who is intelligent but socially awkward.
Philistine is a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. It is the most appropriate word for the given group of words because it specifically refers to someone who is interested in material gains and is not interested in art or culture.