Question

Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
One who assails traditional beliefs

• A. critic
• B. atheist
• C. anthropologist
• D. iconoclast

Answer 1

The correct option is D iconoclast

Option D is the correct answer because “iconoclast” means

a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions,whiich is correct as ‘to assail’ means to attack in a violent way, hence it is correct.

Option A is incorrect because a “critic” means a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something, which doesn’t necessarily mean criticism of traditional beliefs.

Option B is incorrect because an “atheist” means a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God, which is not the same as assailing traditional beliefs.

Option C is incorrect because “anthropologist “ means one who studies human societies and cultures and their development, hence it is incorrect.