Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
One desirous of getting money.
A. Avaricious
B. Voracious
C. Gregarious
D. Greedy

Answer 1

Hint: We need to choose an option which best describes the given sentence. The given sentence suggests that we need to find a word which would mean, the desire for money, longing for money. We will discuss all the options to see which one matches the given sentence.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us analyze each option individually in detail to know the correct answer.

Avaricious: The word ‘avaricious’ means characterized by greed for riches, insatiable miserly desire for wealth. Example: His avaricious intentions made him take the wrong path. The mean of this word is similar to that of the given sentence. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Voracious: The word ‘voracious’ means extremely eager, avid, longing for huge amounts of food, a large appetite. Example: He was voraciously hungry. This is not the same as the given sentence. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Gregarious: The word ‘gregarious’ means someone who is fond of the company of others, sociable. Example: He is often seen in these social gatherings as he is gregarious in nature. This is not the same as the given sentence. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Greedy: The word ‘greedy’ means having a great desire for something, eagerly longing for something. Example: He is greedy for the perks and profits. This is not the same as the given sentence. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
Option D ‘greedy’ is also very close to the answer, but not the answer as it means desirous of anything, not necessarily money. Example: “greedy of fame”. Whereas the given sentence means desirous of specifically money. Therefore, our concluded answer is justified.