One Word Substitutes – English Grammar

1. A person who looks at the bright side of life…..Optimist

2. A person who loves mankind…..Philanthropist

3. A person believes in the existence of god……Theist

4. A person who sells flowers……Florist

5. A person who compiles dictionaries……Lexicographer

6. A person who studies the evolution of mankind……Anthropologist

7. A person who is new to any profession……Novice

8. A person who runs from law / justice……Fugitive

9. A person who acts against religion……Heretic (use ‘an’ before it)

10. A person who is over enthusiastic about religious matters……Fanatic/bigot

11. A person appointed to settle disputes between two parties……Arbitrator

12. A person who collects stamps as a hobby……Philatelist

13. A person who knows several languages well……Linguist

14. A person who speaks many languages……Polyglot

15. A person who hates womankind……Misogynist

16. A person who hates marriage……Misogamist

17. A person who loves others selflessly……Altruist

18. A person who lends money at unfairly high interest……Usurer

19. A person who is unable to repay his debts……Insolvent/Bankrupt

20. A person who does not take any alcoholic drinks……Teetotaller