Choose the correct word from the given options which can substitute the following phrase:
An extreme desire for wealth or gain-
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Avarice
Avarice means extreme greed for money or wealth. It comes from the Latin avarus (greedy).
Example: His avarice made him cheat even his own brother.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Egoism — Incorrect. Egoism means thinking only of oneself and one's own interests; it is selfishness in general, not greed for wealth.
Example: His egoism made teamwork impossible.
Option 2: Generosity — Incorrect. Generosity means readiness to give freely; it is the opposite of avarice.
Example: Her generosity helped many poor students.
Option 4: Apathy — Incorrect. Apathy means lack of interest or feeling; an apathetic person desires nothing strongly.
Example: Voter apathy led to a low turnout.