Equal in rank, merit or quality
A. Chum
B. Contemporary
C. Peer
D. Colleague
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
One word substitute is Peer.Chum: a close friend.
Contemporary: living or occurring at the same time.
Peer: a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.
Colleague: a person with whom one works in a profession or business.

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