Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Gluttony.
A. Happiness
B. Contentment
C. Satisfaction
D. Greed

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words which means exactly or nearly the same as another word. For example loyal, faithful, devoted are synonyms of each other, all the words mean the same.

Complete answer:
Gluttony: It means a habit of a person who regularly eats or drinks too much. Greedy or excessive indulgence is the characteristic of gluttony as well.
Option A: Happiness is an incorrect answer because it is a positive state of mind that comes when you know your life is good. It is a state of well-being and contentment.
Option B: Contentment is also an inappropriate answer because it is a synonym of happiness which is a quiet feeling of happiness and satisfaction. It is more like a peaceful ease of mind.
Option C: Satisfaction is an incorrect answer because it is a feeling of pleasure obtained from getting what you want, fulfilling one’s need or expectations.
Option D: Greed is an appropriate answer for the given word because greed is an intense and selfish desire to get more of something which is needed such as food, wealth, etc.
Thus, option (D) is correct.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:It was clearly noticed from the options that the words happiness, contentment and satisfaction are synonyms of each other. Gluttony and greed means the same i.e. they are synonyms of each other because both the words means an excessive feeling to get more than needed. We can also see the similarity by the examples as well, “don’t let greed for riches control you” and “the Bible says gluttony is a sin”. Both the words depict a negative feeling of wanting more and more.