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    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Someone working or acting merely for money or other rewar
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    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    Someone working or acting merely for money or other rewards

    A.

    Debtor

    B.

    Mercenary

    C.

    Contractor

    D.

    Player

    Correct option is B

    The correct one-word for the given group of words is (b) Mercenary.
    Mercenary: A person who works solely for monetary or material gain, often without regard for ethics. (पैसे के लिए काम करने वाला, स्वार्थी)
    Example: He took up the job out of mercenary motives, not passion.
    Meanings of the given other options:
    · (a) Debtor – Someone who owes money (ऋणी)
    · (c) Contractor – One who takes on work or projects (ठेकेदार)
    · (d) Player – One who plays a sport or game (खिलाड़ी)
    Only “mercenary” exactly fits the definition of someone who acts purely for material gain.

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