One Word Substitutes

(56) A person who is very interested in and knows a lot about a particular field or subject.

• (a) Enthusiast
• (b) Fanatic
• (c) Aficionado
• (d) Devotee

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Enthusiast
An enthusiast is a person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject.

(57) A person who studies the stars and planets using science.

• (a) Astronomer
• (b) Astrologer
• (c) Cosmologist
• (d) Physicist

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies.

(58) A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.

• (a) Composer
• (b) Conductor
• (c) Musician
• (d) Lyricist

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Composer
A composer is someone who writes music, particularly someone who writes music as a professional occupation.

(59) A person who believes that God does not exist.

• (a) Atheist
• (b) Agnostic
• (c) Theist
• (d) Skeptic

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Atheist
An atheist is a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

(60) The practice of spying or using spies to obtain political or military information.

• (a) Espionage
• (b) Reconnaissance
• (c) Surveillance
• (d) Intelligence

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Espionage
Espionage is the practice of spying or using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.