Which term refers to a person who is easily deceived or cheated?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium One Word Substitutes question asks: Which term refers to a person who is easily deceived or cheated? The correct choice is D. Gullible. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Misanthrope
Why not A: “Misanthrope” does not fit this question. The answer is Gullible.
- B. Illiterate
Why not B: “Illiterate” does not fit this question. The answer is Gullible.
- C. Synonym
Why not C: “Synonym” does not fit this question. The answer is Gullible.
- D. Gullible ✓
Correct answer
D. Gullible
Explanation
Gullible is the term that matches “Which term refers to a person who is easily deceived or cheated” (option D). Option A (Misanthrope) does not fit this question. Option B (Illiterate) does not fit this question. Option C (Synonym) does not fit this question. For this One Word Substitutes question, the accepted answer is Gullible.
Source: One Word Substitutes Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, one word substitution
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