Question:medium

Directions: Choose a suitable one-word substitute for the given phrase from the options under each question.
An animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant.

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • Sycophant
  • Bigot
  • Proselyte
  • Chauvinist
  • Parasite
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The Correct Option is

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is option (E):
Parasite

The correct answer is parasite. A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its nourishment from or at the expense of its host. The definition perfectly matches the given phrase: "An animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant." The other options do not relate to this biological concept: Sycophant means a self-seeking flatterer, Bigot means a prejudiced person, Proselyte means a convert, and Chauvinist means a person displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
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