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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness.

  1. A
    hog
  2. B
    slob
  3. C
    swine
  4. D
    brute

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* Slob refers to a person who is lazy and dirty or untidy.Hog refers to a greedy or dirty person, but specifically emphasizes greed or hoarding.Swine is used as an insult for a contemptible or unpleasant person.Brute refers to a savagely violent person or animal.Thus, 'slob' is the most accurate substitute for the given description.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness.
A
hog
B
slob
C
swine
D
brute

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