Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
One who does not care for art or literature
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Philistine.
Let's see the meaning of the given words:
- Philistine- a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them.
- Pessimist- a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
- Philatelist- one who collects or studies stamps.
- Plagiarist- a person who uses another person's ideas or work and pretends that it is their own.
Thus, from the given meanings, we find that Philistine is the correct one-word substitute.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Philistine.