JIPMAT 2024
VA
Vocabulary
Medium
Pick the best substitute for the following expression:"One who does not care for literature or art".
Pick the best substitute for the following expression:"One who does not care for literature or art".
Correct Option: 3
- Dictator - Incorrect. A dictator is a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force. This term does not specifically relate to attitudes towards literature or art.
- Hypocrite - Incorrect. A hypocrite is someone who says they have certain moral beliefs but behaves in a way that shows these are not sincere. This doesn't specifically describe disinterest in literature or art.
- Philistine - Correct. In cultural terms, a philistine refers to someone who is hostile or indifferent to culture, arts, and intellectual pursuits, making it the right substitute for someone who does not care for literature or art.
- Primitive - Incorrect. This term often refers to an early stage of civilization or to societies that are not considered industrialized. It does not specifically relate to a lack of interest in literature or art.
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