In the following items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions.…

Answer: one who criticizes popular beliefs and established customs

Explanation: An iconoclast is a person who attacks or seeks to overthrow cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, or widely accepted practices. The word comes from Greek roots meaning "image" (eikon) and "breaker" (klastes), originally referring to those who destroyed religious images.

• Why the correct choice fits: It says the person criticizes popular beliefs and established customs, which matches the definition of an iconoclast.

• Why the other choices are incorrect:

• The choice that says one who encourages idol worship is essentially the opposite of iconoclast; iconoclasts reject or destroy idols.

• The choice that describes someone specially sent by God to preach refers to a missionary or apostle, not an iconoclast.

• The choice that describes someone against all forms of government defines an anarchist, which is different from challenging cultural or religious beliefs.

Tip: Remember the roots "icono-" (image) and "-clast" (breaker) to recall that an iconoclast challenges or destroys established images or ideas.