Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that substitutes the given expression.

One who always thinks himself to be ill

  1. Plagiarist

  2. Optimist

  3. Valetudinarian

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A valetudinarian is someone who constantly obsesses about their health and thinks they are always ill. The word derives from Latin 'valetudo' (health, state of being sick). These individuals exhibit excessive health anxiety, often complaining about minor ailments and displaying hypochondriac tendencies.

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