Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence:
One who deserts his religion

a)Deserter
b)Turn coat
c)Fanatic
d)Apostate

Answer 1

Hint: The noun deserter is not related to religion. Here the word ‘desert’ means to abandon or renounce.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Let us look at the given options. Option a “Deserter” is a person who leaves their job in the armed forces without permission and with no intention of returning. Therefore, option a is incorrect.

Option b “turn coat” is a person who switches to an opposing side or part, someone who is a traitor. This is not the specific word for the given sentence. Thus, option b is incorrect.

Option c “fanatic” is a person whose enthusiasm or zeal for something is extreme or beyond normal. This is not the word for the given sentence.

Option d “apostate” is a person who falls away from the true faith, abandoning what they formerly believed or someone who abandons a religious, political belief or principle. This is the most suitable word for the given sentence. Therefore, option d is the correct answer.


Note: Option b “turn coat” and option d “apostate” are different as the former refers to a person who switches to an opposing side, it can be a religion, a political party or any other party; while the latter refers to someone who abandons. Both are different. The latter is the correct answer for the given sentence.