A person obsessed with their own appearance is called a ___.
A Narcissist B Egotist C Exhibitionist D Perfectionist
Narcissist is obsessed with self and appearance. Egotist is self-centered, Exhibitionist loves showing off, Perfectionist demands high standards.
The practice of writing one's own biography is called ___.
A Autobiography B Biography C Memoir D Narrative
Autobiography is self-written life account. Biography is written by others, Memoir is personal recollections, Narrative is general storytelling.
A person who opposes all forms of government or authority is an ___.
A Anarchist B Cynic C Nihilist D Pacifist
Anarchist opposes government and authority. Cynic distrusts people's motives, Nihilist rejects all values, Pacifist opposes violence.
The study of ancient inscriptions and writings is called ___.
A Epigraphy B Archaeology C Paleography D Etymology
Epigraphy studies ancient inscriptions. Archaeology studies ancient cultures, Paleography studies old handwriting, Etymology studies word origins.
A person who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitat is called a(n) ___.
A Ethologist B Zoologist C Entomologist D Ornithologist
Ethologist is a scientist who studies animal behavior. While zoologist is broader, ethologist specifically focuses on behavioral patterns.
The quality of being able to adapt easily to new conditions is ___.
A Versatility B Flexibility C Adaptability D Resilience
Adaptability specifically refers to the capacity to adjust to new or changing circumstances.
A person who eats only vegetables and plant-based foods is a ___.
A Herbivore B Vegetarian C Vegan D Fruitarian
Vegetarian is the correct term for someone who doesn't eat meat but may consume dairy and eggs.
The art of making beautiful handwriting with a brush or pen is called ___.
A Penmanship B Calligraphy C Typography D Orthography
Calligraphy is the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special techniques and tools.
A person who loves books and collects them extensively is a(n) ___.
A Bibliophile B Logophile C Philologist D Lexicographer
Bibliophile comes from 'biblio' (books) and 'phile' (lover of), meaning a book lover and collector.
The practice of treating diseases using natural remedies and herbs is known as ___.
A Homeopathy B Herbal medicine C Naturopathy D Ayurveda
Naturopathy is a system of medicine using natural remedies. While Ayurveda is also valid, naturopathy is the broader Western term.
A person who has intense fear of heights suffers from ___.
A Claustrophobia B Acrophobia C Vertigo D Agoraphobia
Acrophobia is the irrational fear of heights, derived from Greek 'akron' (peak) and 'phobos' (fear).
The study of the origin and history of words is called ___.
A Philology B Etymology C Lexicography D Semantics
Etymology is the study of word origins and how their meanings have evolved over time.
A person who creates or works with wood is a(n) ___.
A Carpenter B Joiner C Woodwright D All of the above
All three terms refer to professionals who work with wood, though with slightly different specializations.
The quality of being extremely poor and unable to afford basic necessities is ___.
A Poverty B Destitution C Penury D Indigence
Destitution refers to extreme poverty and the complete lack of resources, stronger than simple poverty.
A person who practices excessive self-denial and austere living for spiritual reasons is a(n) ___.
A Ascetic B Hermit C Monk D Penitent
Ascetic refers to someone who practices strict self-discipline and renunciation for spiritual or moral reasons.
The state of being neither fully asleep nor awake is called ___.
A Stupor B Somnolence C Lethargy D Torpor
Torpor describes a state of physical or mental inactivity, being in between sleep and wakefulness.
A person who deliberately gives false information under oath in court is guilty of ___.
A Perjury B Slander C Libel D Defamation
Perjury is the criminal offense of deliberately lying while under oath in a legal proceeding.
The excessive use of words without much meaning or substance is ___.
A Verbosity B Prolixity C Grandiloquence D Circumlocution
Verbosity refers to using more words than necessary, resulting in excessive wordiness.
A person who claims to have powers they don't actually possess is a(n) ___.
A Charlatan B Quack C Impostor D All of the above
All three terms describe someone who fraudulently claims to have abilities or qualifications they lack.
The artistic representation of objects in three dimensions is ___.
A Sculpture B Bas-relief C Carving D Modeling
Sculpture is the general term for three-dimensional artistic works, while others are specific techniques.
