Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below:

One who helps mankind is called a _________.

• A. philanthropist
• B. misanthropist
• C. kind
• D. philosopher

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

philanthropist

Option A is the correct answer because ‘philanthropist’ means the person who helps the people in need.
Option B is incorrect because ‘misanthropist’ means the person who dislikes people. Thus, option B is not similar.
Option C is incorrect because ‘kind’ means ‘providing good services’. ‘Kind’ is not completely similar to the given word.
Option D is incorrect because ‘philosopher’ means ‘a person who has a set of beliefs’. This word is not similar to given the word.