A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has:
A
Crook
B
Apotheosis
C
Renegade
D
Charlatan
Correct Answer: Charlatan
The one word substitution is Charlatan.Crook : a person who is dishonest or a criminal.
Apotheosis : the elevation of someone to divine status.
Renegade : a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
Charlatan : a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.