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Question
Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
One who cuts precious stones
One who cuts precious stones
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Solution
Option C: 'Lapidist' is a worker who cuts, polishes and engraves precious stones.
Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.
Option A: 'Philatelist' is the collecting of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or investment.
Option B: 'Drover' is a person who drives cattle or sheep to the market.
Option D: 'Oculist' is a doctor who specializes in diseases and problems concerning the eye.
These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
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