Pick out the synonym of the underlined word.

Temperance in eating is conducive to health.

(A) Excess
(B) Slackness
(C) Moderation
(D) Dishonesty

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C) only

The correct answer is Option (1) → (C) only (Moderation)

• Temperance means moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating or drinking.
• Moderation (option C) is the correct synonym.
• The other options do not match the meaning:
  • Excess (A) is the opposite of temperance.
  • Slackness (B) means laziness or looseness, which is unrelated.
  • Dishonesty (D) refers to a lack of integrity, which does not fit the context.