Directions: Choose a suitable one-word substitute for the given phrase from the options under the question Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.
The correct answer is savant. A savant is a person of profound or extensive learning; a scholar. While other options like "academician" and "researcher" might seem related to scholarly fields, they don't capture the specific nuance of having been admitted to membership within that field. "Scholar" is too broad, and "pollster" is completely unrelated to scholarly pursuits. The word "savant" implies a deep understanding and acceptance within the specialized domain.