Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A lover of oneself, of one’s advancement
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Egoist.
Word: Egoist
Meaning: A lover of oneself, of one’s advancement
Other options and their meanings:
Philistine: A person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Mercenary: A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or someone motivated only by money
Cynic: A person who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest
Answer: Egoist