From the following four alternatives, choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/sentence. "One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure."

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Option 1: Eccentric

Option 2: Philosopher

Option 3: Fatalist

Option 4: Stoic

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

From the following four alternatives, the one that can be substituted for the given words/sentence "One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure" is Stoic.

Option	Word	Definition	Analysis
1	Eccentric	Person or behavior different from what's normal or typical	Not related to indifference to pain or pleasure
2	Philosopher	A person who studies, explores, and discusses fundamental questions about topics like existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language	Not specifically about indifference to sensations
3	Fatalist	A person who believes that events are predetermined... that human actions cannot change the course of future events	Relates to belief in destiny, not emotional responses
4	Stoic	Someone who stays calm and accepts difficulties without showing emotion	Directly matches the description of being indifferent to pain or pleasure

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

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