Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who dislikes art and culture

Options:

Expert

Philistine

Mercenary

Professional

Correct Answer:

Philistine

Explanation:

The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words "one who dislikes art and culture" is philistine.

  • Expert is a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
  • Mercenary is a soldier who fights for money, not for patriotism or ideology.
  • Professional is someone who is qualified to do a particular job and earns money from it.

A philistine is a person who has no interest in or appreciation for art, culture, or intellectual pursuits. They are often seen as being materialistic and lacking in refinement.