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What term describes a person who makes many spelling or grammatical errors?
What term describes a person who makes many spelling or grammatical errors?
Which term refers to a person who flees from justice?
Which term refers to a person who flees from justice?
What trait defines someone who believes that fate is predetermined?
What trait defines someone who believes that fate is predetermined?
Which term is used for a person who is excessively anxious about their health?
Which term is used for a person who is excessively anxious about their health?
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What term refers to someone who engages in fanatical patriotism or superiority of their group?
What term refers to someone who engages in fanatical patriotism or superiority of their group?
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Which term describes a person who is regarded as a sophisticated lover of food?
Which term describes a person who is regarded as a sophisticated lover of food?
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What is the correct term for someone who makes inconsistent or inconsistent choices in art, science, or literature?
What is the correct term for someone who makes inconsistent or inconsistent choices in art, science, or literature?
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Which term can describe a man with womanish habits?
Which term can describe a man with womanish habits?
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What term describes a person who is a citizen of the world and respects various cultures?
What term describes a person who is a citizen of the world and respects various cultures?
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What term describes someone who engages in the practice of breaking images or traditions?
What term describes someone who engages in the practice of breaking images or traditions?
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- Cacographist: One who misspells frequently
- Cannibal: One who eats human flesh
- Carnivorous: One who eats flesh
- Chauvinist: A person excessively patriotic or nationalistic
- Connoisseur: A knowledgeable expert, especially in matters of taste (e.g., food, wine)
- Contemporary: Persons living during the same period
- Convalescent: Recovering from an illness
- Coquette: A woman who flirts with men
- Cosmopolitan: A citizen of the world; having worldly or sophisticated tastes
- Cynosure: A focus of attention; a centre of attraction
- Cynic: A person who believes that everyone is motivated by self-interest
- Debonair: Charming, suave, and sophisticated
- Demagogue: A person who gains power and influence by inflammatory appeals to public emotions
- Dilettante: Having superficial interest in or knowledge of the arts or other subjects
- Effeminate: Having characteristics that are considered typical of women, especially those that are not considered masculine
- Egoist: One who is excessively concerned with oneself
- Egotist: One who talks excessively about oneself
- Emigrant: One who leaves one's country to live somewhere else
- Epicure: A person devoted to enjoying sensual pleasures, particularly fine food and drink
- Fastidious: Having or showing a meticulous attention to detail
- Fatalist A person who believes that all events are predetermined
- Feminist: Advocate for women's rights
- Fugitive: One who runs away to avoid capture or danger
- Gourmand: A glutton, one who excessively enjoys food
- Gourmet: A person who appreciates and knows fine food and drink
- Henpecked: A person, typically a male, who is dominated by their wife
- Hedonist: A person who believes that pleasure is the greatest good
- Heretic: Someone who holds religious beliefs different from those of the established church
- Herbivorous: Eats only plants
- Honorary: Done or received without pay
- Highbrow: Someone with refined tastes or interests; a snob
- Hypocondriac: One excessively worried about their health
- Iconoclast: One who attacks established beliefs and customs
- Illiterate: Unable to read or write
- Immigrant: Someone entering a country to live there
- Impregnable: Impossible to capture or overcome
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on various terms that describe specific characteristics of individuals. Explore definitions and examples that illustrate the nuances of these vocabulary words. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these descriptive words!
