Question

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

One who thinks that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest

• A. Agnostic
• B. Cynic
• C. Sceptic
• D. Misogynist

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cynic

Option B: 'Cynic' is 'a person who believes that people are not selfless, they always have a selfish motive (or see their self-interest) behind their actions'.

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

Option A: 'Agnostic' is 'a person who believes that the existence of God, of the divine or the supernatural, is unknown or unknowable'.

Option C: 'Sceptic' is 'a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief'.

Option D: 'Misogynist' is 'a person who dislikes, or is strongly prejudiced against women'.

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

Hence options A, C and D are wrong.