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English Grammar›Ch 11: One Word Substitution›One Word Substitution: Persons
Master personality traits and beliefs for competitive exams.
Identify people by their root words like 'Phil' (love), 'Mis' (hate), and 'Ist' (follower). These suffixes and prefixes reveal the precise nature of the person mentioned.
Quick Memory Hooks
| One Word | Description | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Polyglot | One who knows many languages | बहुभाषी |
| Veteran | Person with long experience | अनुभवी |
| Connoisseur | Critical judge of art/food | पारखी |
| Philanthropist | Lover of mankind | जनहितैषी |
| Misanthrope | Hater of mankind | मानवद्वेषी |
Optimist
(Hopeful outlook)
Hopeful outlook
An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
Pessimist
(Gloomy outlook)
Gloomy outlook
A pessimist always expects the worst result.
Atheist
(Denies God)
Denies God
An atheist does not believe in the existence of God.
Connoisseur
(Expert judge)
Expert judge
He is a connoisseur of fine French wines.
AtheistAgnostic
Atheist denies God; Agnostic is unsure/claims we can't know.
MisanthropeMisogynist
Misanthrope hates all mankind; Misogynist specifically hates women.
NoviceVeteran
Don't confuse the beginner (Novice) with the highly experienced (Veteran).
Q1.A person who is unsure about the existence of God is called:
Q2.One who hates women is known as a: