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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: a person who sells and arranges cut flowers.

1. Horticulturist
2. Botanist
3. Gardener
4. Florist

Correct answer: Florist

Solution

A florist is a person who sells and arranges flowers, including cut flowers. The other options refer to plant science or gardening, not flower selling. Hence, the correct one-word substitute is florist.

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