Direction: In the following questions, a group of words is given in each question. Below it are given four words which can be substituted for the given group of words.
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One who secretly listens to the talk of others
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- spy
- detective
- emissary
- eavesdropper
Correct Option: D
eavesdropper (N.) : a person who listens secretly to what other people are saying
spy (N.) : a person who tries to get secret information about another country, organization or person, especially somebody who is employed by a government or the police
detective (N.) : a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to examine crimes and catch criminals
emissary (N.) : a person who is sent to deliver an official message from one country to another or to perform a special task; envoy