A person obsessed with their own appearance is called a ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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) ___.
Ethologist is a scientist who studies animal behavior. While zoologist is broader, ethologist specifically focuses on behavioral patterns.
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The quality of being able to adapt easily to new conditions is ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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) ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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) ___.
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 ___.
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) ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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 ___.
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) ___.
All three terms describe someone who fraudulently claims to have abilities or qualifications they lack.
The artistic representation of objects in three dimensions is ___.
Sculpture is the general term for three-dimensional artistic works, while others are specific techniques.
