Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
Not conforming to ordinary rules of behaviour.

a) Lunatic
b) Absurd
c) Eccentric
d) Maniacal

Answer 1

Hint:We are asked to find the one word substitute for the given sentence. It is therefore necessary to know the correct meanings of the given options.

Complete answer:
 One-word substitutes are the words that replace a sentence or phrase, to give a vivid structure.
The given sentence describes someone who is not ready to confirm or follow a certain set of rules bound to be followed by the people. They believe in their own set of rules and do not abide by conventional practices.
In option a, we have ‘lunatic’ that describes someone who is mentally ill. A maniac, madman, or a psychopath is called a lunatic and hence, it cannot be the apt substitute.
We also rule out option b as ‘absurd’ defines someone wildly illogical and unreasonable. The absurd art forms describe this behavior, and hence the wrong option.
Eccentric in option c describes a person or that behavior that is unconventional and slightly strange. The given phrase very well explains this word and hence, ‘eccentric’ can be the apt substitute. Thus, option c gives the right answer.
Option d is wrong as ‘maniacal’ refers to someone showing extremely wild behavior.

Note: One-word substitutes do not function as a synonym. The selected substitutes should properly describe the words and must be apt to the context.