Identify the correct one word for the following expression:
One who speaks many languages-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Polyglot
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Philistine | a person who has no interest in art, music or culture, or looks down on them | Only a philistine would call poetry a waste of time. |
| (2) Polyglot (answer) | a person who knows and speaks several languages | The polyglot guide spoke to the tourists in five languages. |
| (3) Recluse | a person who lives alone and avoids other people | After retiring, the writer lived as a recluse in the hills. |
| (4) Gourmet | a person who knows a lot about good food and enjoys it | The gourmet praised the chef's new dish. |