Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

 AVARICE

Options:

Adipose 

Complaint

Corpulent 

Greediness 

Correct Answer:

Greediness 

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word "avarice" is greediness.

  • Avarice means "extreme greed for wealth or material possessions."
  • Greediness means "a strong desire to possess something, especially wealth or material goods."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "avarice."

  • Adipose means "relating to or consisting of fat."
  • Complaint means "an expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance."
  • Corpulent means "large and fat."