In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase
One who believes that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life

Options

A. hedonist
B. pessimist
C. misanthrope
D. philistine

Answer

A

Explanation

hedonist (N.): a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life
pessimist (N.) : a person who always expects bad things to happen
misanthrope (N.): a person who hates and avoids other people
philistine (N.) : a person who does not like/understand art, literature, music, etc.