Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A person who pretends to be what he is not'.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Impostor
Correct Word: Impostor
Meaning: a person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others
Example: The impostor pretended to be a doctor to gain trust.
Meaning of the other options:
Mimic: a person who imitates others
Actor: a person who performs roles in plays or movies
Hypocrite: a person who pretends to have moral standards but does not follow them
Hence, the chosen option is correct.