WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'A person who hates mankind'.

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Misanthrope

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Misanthrope šŸ“š Explanation: The root 'mis' means hate and 'anthropos' means man or mankind, making 'misanthrope' the correct term for someone who dislikes humanity. A 'misogynist' specifically hates women, while a 'misogamist' is someone who hates marriage. In contrast, a 'philanthropist' is someone who loves and helps mankind.