NIMCET 2014 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2014Choose the one which can be substituted for the phrase.
"A person who insists on something"
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Disciplinarian
- B.
Stickler
(Correct Answer) - C.
Instantaneous
- D.
Boaster
Stickler
Explanation
Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
Stickler- a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
Disciplinarian- a person who believes in or practices firm discipline
Instantaneous- occurring or done in an instant or instantly
Boaster- a person talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction
Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Stickler is the correct one-word substitute.
Explanation
Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
Stickler- a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
Disciplinarian- a person who believes in or practices firm discipline
Instantaneous- occurring or done in an instant or instantly
Boaster- a person talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction
Hence, from the given meanings, we find that Stickler is the correct one-word substitute.