A misanthrope is a person who hates or distrusts humanity. Choose the pair that mirrors this “hater-of-X : X” relationship.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Misogynist : Women

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Vocabulary analogies often rest on word-forming patterns. “Misanthrope” combines roots meaning “hate” + “man/humankind.” Thus, the relation is “one who hates X : X.” We must select a pair with the same structure and semantics.


Given Data / Assumptions:
Common “miso-” forms include misogynist (hater of women) and misandrist (hater of men).


Concept / Approach:
Identify which option encodes a parallel “hater-of” relation. “Misogynist : Women” is exact. Others either describe doubt (agnostic), unrelated identity (witch), or mismatched stance (chauvinist is a biased supporter, not a “hater of patriots”).


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Extract pattern: “hater-of-X : X”. 2) Test each option for that morphology/meaning. 3) Select “Misogynist : Women”.


Verification / Alternative check:
Standard definitions: misogynist = one who hates/dislikes women.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Chauvinist : Patriot — chauvinist is an excessive patriot; not “hater-of”.
  • Agnostic : God — agnostic doubts/withholds belief; not “hater-of”.
  • Witch : Magic — practitioner/object; not “hater-of”.
  • Herbivore : Meat — eater-of-plants; not “hater-of”.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “agnostic” (epistemic stance) with negative affect.


Final Answer:
Misogynist : Women

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