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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 soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority.

  1. A
    radical
  2. B
    anarchist
  3. C
    mutineer
  4. D
    revolutionary

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
mutineer: A person, especially a soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority (Mutiny). This fits the definition perfectly.

radical: A person who advocates thorough or complete political or social reform.

anarchist: A person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy (a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority).

revolutionary: A person who advocates or engages in political revolution.

Hence, mutineer is the correct one-word substitute.

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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 soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority.
A
radical
B
anarchist
C
mutineer
D
revolutionary

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