Direction: In this question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence. One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks
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Direction: In this question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.
One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks
- Inebriate
- Pedant
- Puritan
- Teetotaller
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Teetotaller
A teetotaller totally abstains from alcohol. An inebriate is a drunkard, a pedant shows off learning, a puritan is strict in morals generally.
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