Select the word which can replace the given group of words:
A person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Hedonist
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Ascetic | a person who lives a very simple life and gives up pleasures, often for religious reasons | The ascetic lived in a small hut and ate one meal a day. |
| (2) Epicure | a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink (only good food is meant, not pleasure as the aim of life) | My aunt is an epicure who can name every spice in a biryani. |
| (3) Stoic | a person who bears pain or trouble calmly, without complaining | Even with a broken arm, the goalkeeper played on like a true stoic. |
| (4) Hedonist (answer) | a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life and lives to enjoy it | A true hedonist, Kunal spends all his pocket money on parties and new gadgets. |