Choose the most appropriate word which conveys the meaning of the given phrase:
One who is greedy-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Avaricious
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Vulturine | of or like a vulture, in looks or in preying on others (it is not the usual word for a greedy person) | The bird had a hooked, vulturine beak. |
| (2) Avaricious (answer) | extremely greedy, especially for money or wealth | The avaricious landlord kept raising the rent. |
| (3) Carnivorous | flesh-eating | Lions are carnivorous animals. |
| (4) Omnivorous | eating both plants and animals | Bears are omnivorous. |