Which noun refers to a person who hates humankind and avoids social contact?

Which noun refers to a person who hates humankind and avoids social contact?

• A. Misanthrope
• B. Redux
• C. Cogent
• D. Vapid

Answer: (A)

This item tests your knowledge of a noun for a person who hates humankind and tends to avoid social contact. A misanthrope is exactly that kind of person—a person who dislikes humanity and often withdraws from social life. The word comes from Greek misos, meaning hatred, and anthrop-, meaning human, literally “hatred of humans.” It can describe both the person and their attitude. The other options don’t fit this meaning: redux refers to something brought back or revived, cogent means clear and persuasive, and vapid means dull or lifeless.

This item tests your knowledge of a noun for a person who hates humankind and tends to avoid social contact. A misanthrope is exactly that kind of person—a person who dislikes humanity and often withdraws from social life. The word comes from Greek misos, meaning hatred, and anthrop-, meaning human, literally “hatred of humans.” It can describe both the person and their attitude. The other options don’t fit this meaning: redux refers to something brought back or revived, cogent means clear and persuasive, and vapid means dull or lifeless.