One Word Substitutes

(86) A person who studies or practices law.

• (a) Lawyer
• (b) Solicitor
• (c) Barrister
• (d) Judge

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Lawyer
A lawyer is a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.

(87) A person who is recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

• (a) Convalescent
• (b) Patient
• (c) Survivor
• (d) Invalid

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Convalescent
A convalescent is a person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment.

(88) A person who collects stamps.

• (a) Philatelist
• (b) Numismatist
• (c) Collector
• (d) Hobbyist

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Philatelist
A philatelist is a person who collects or is a specialist in philately, the collection and study of postage stamps.

(89) A person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess.

• (a) Glutton
• (b) Gourmet
• (c) Epicure
• (d) Foodie

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Glutton
A glutton is someone who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously.

(90) A person who is fleeing from prosecution, intolerable circumstances, etc.; a runaway.

• (a) Fugitive
• (b) Refugee
• (c) Escapee
• (d) Exile

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Fugitive
A fugitive is a person who is fleeing from custody, prosecution, or intolerable circumstances.