Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
One who compiles dictionaries

• A. Calligrapher
• B. Editor
• C. Lexicographer
• D. Compiler

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lexicographer

Option C: 'Lexicographer' is 'a person who compiles dictionaries'.

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

Option A: 'Calligrapher' is 'a person who is skilled in the art of calligraphy (an art which produces beautiful handwriting, using special brushes and pens)'.

Option B: 'Editor' is 'a person who determines the final content of a newspaper, book or any published writing'.

Option D: 'Compiler' is 'a person who produces a list or book by assembling information or written material collected from other sources'.

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.