Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

A person who eats too much is a/an ______.

Options:

glutton

epicure

gourmand

pagan

Correct Answer:

glutton

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → glutton

  • Glutton (Noun) refers to a person habitually greedy and excessively indulgent in eating and drinking. It specifically denotes one who eats too much.

  • Epicure (Noun) refers to a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink; a connoisseur of food. It emphasizes quality, not quantity.

  • Gourmand (Noun) refers to a person who enjoys eating, often to excess, but it primarily suggests a hearty and enthusiastic eater rather than the moral failing of gluttony. Glutton is the clearer, stronger choice for "eats too much."

  • Pagan (Noun) refers to a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions. (Unrelated).