Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

PHILISTINE:

  1. misanthrope

  2. connoisseur

  3. atheist

  4. plebian

  5. cynic
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A philistine is someone who lacks culture, artistic appreciation, or refined taste. The opposite is a connoisseur, who has expert knowledge and refined discrimination in fine arts or matters of taste. Misanthrope means someone who hates people, atheist means someone who denies God's existence, plebian means a common person, and cynic means someone who believes others are motivated by self-interest.

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