Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who insists on strict adherence to rules
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Martinet.
Correct Word: Martinet
Meaning: A person who insists on strict discipline and rigid adherence to rules.
Example: The principal was considered a martinet because he enforced every rule very strictly.
Meaning of the other options:
- Maverick: A person who thinks and acts independently.
- Iconoclast: A person who attacks or criticizes established beliefs or institutions.
- Bohemian: A person with an unconventional lifestyle, often artistic.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.