Question

Directions: Choose a suitable one-word substitute for the given phrase from the options under the question
An animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant.

• A. Sycophant
• B. Bigot
• C. Proselyte
• D. Chauvinist
• E. Parasite

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The task is to find a suitable one-word substitute for the phrase "An animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant." Let's analyze the options provided:

1. Sycophant: This word refers to a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain advantage. It does not relate to animals or plants.
2. Bigot: A bigot is someone who is intolerant towards opinions different from their own. This term is related to behavior and beliefs, not to a living arrangement between organisms.
3. Proselyte: This term refers to a person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another. Again, this does not match the context of an organism living on another.
4. Chauvinist: A chauvinist is someone displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or sex. This is not relevant to the context of living organisms.
5. Parasite: A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. This is the correct answer.

Therefore, the suitable one-word substitute is Parasite, as it accurately describes an organism living in or on another organism.