Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A person seeking pleasure in everything 

Options:

Periodontist

Succulent

Reticent

Hedonist

Correct Answer:

Hedonist

Explanation:
 

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "a person seeking pleasure in everything" is hedonist.

  • Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the gums.
  • Succulent means juicy or tasty.
  • Reticent means reserved or uncommunicative.
  • Hedonist is a person who believes that pleasure is the highest good in life.

The word hedonist comes from the Greek word "hedone," meaning "pleasure." A hedonist is someone who seeks out pleasure in all aspects of their life, and who believes that pleasure is the ultimate goal of existence.