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One-word substitution (book-obsessed person): Select the precise term for a person excessively interested in reading books—often to the exclusion of other activities. Context: The word commonly describes a studious or introverted reader who spends most time with books. Instruction: Choose the most accurate single-word substitute.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Bookworm

Explanation:


Given data

  • Phrasing: ‘‘A person interested in reading books and nothing else.’’
  • We need the colloquial, widely recognized noun.


Concept / Approach
A bookworm is someone extremely fond of reading, often prioritizing books above other pursuits.


Elimination
Bookworm — avid, single-minded reader; best fit. ✅Scholar — learned person; may engage in varied activities beyond reading. ❌Student — learner; not necessarily book-obsessed. ❌Book-keeper — accounts clerk; unrelated to love of reading. ❌


Usage
‘‘She is a bookworm, happiest in a library corner.’’


Final Answer
Bookworm

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