Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The person who dislikes and distrusts other people lived alone in a secluded cabin deep in the woods, far away from the hustle and bustle of society.
Option 1: misanthrope
Option 2: pessimist
Option 3: hermit
Option 4: recluse
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Correct Answer: misanthrope
Solution : The correct option will be the first option .
Misanthrope: It denotes a person who avoids other people. Misanthropy is the general hatred, dislike, or distrust of the human species, human behaviour, or human nature. A misanthrope or misanthropist is someone who holds such views or feelings.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Pessimist: It denotes a frustrated person.
- Hermit: It denotes a person who retires from society and lives in solitude, especially for religious reasons.
- Recluse: It denotes a person who leads a secluded or solitary life.
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