WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'One who hates mankind'

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Philanthropist
  2. Misogynist
  3. Misogamist
  4. Misanthrope

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Misanthrope

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Misanthrope šŸ“š Explanation: A 'Misanthrope' is a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. The prefix 'mis-' means hate, and 'anthropos' means man/human. 'Philanthropist' is the opposite (one who loves/helps mankind). 'Misogynist' is one who hates women, and 'Misogamist' is one who hates marriage.