Verbal Ability - One Word Substitutes - Discussion
Discussion Forum : One Word Substitutes - Section 1 (Q.No. 75)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
75.
A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things
Discussion:
12 comments Page 1 of 2.
Akila said:
6 years ago
I think magician is the most correct one because trickster can do simple and not wonderful things.
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Shikha said:
8 years ago
Mountebank is a word used for a person who deceives others only for the sake of money.
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Shikha said:
8 years ago
Imposter a person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others.
Ishak khan said:
9 years ago
Magician is one who gives pleasure by doing wonderful things.
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Richard said:
9 years ago
Why not the answer must be Imposter?
Sriram said:
10 years ago
Mountebank, trickster and Imposter have similar meanings. And they trick the people. But, magician is the one who deceives people by doing wonderful tricks.
Nikhil said:
10 years ago
What is the difference between trickster and mountebank?
According to Google Mountebank is the one who deceives people.
According to Google Mountebank is the one who deceives people.
Ajay said:
10 years ago
A person who trick or cheats people.
Radhika said:
10 years ago
Mountebank should be the answer because it means a person who deceives people and attracts them by various tricks.
Debajyoti said:
10 years ago
What is the actual meaning of the word trickster?
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