Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:

A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has

• A. Renegade
• B. Apostle
• C. Charlatan
• D. Apotheosis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Charlatan

Option C: 'Charlatan' is a person who claims to have more skill and knowledge than he possesses.

Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.

Option A: 'Renegade' is a person who deserts/leaves a party or cause for another.

Option B: 'Apostle' is a prominent Christian missionary.

Option D: 'Apotheosis' is the elevation of a person to the rank of a god.

These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.

Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.