Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
Avid pop music lovers stand in line for hours to get a ticket to a jazz concert.
a) bored
b) lunatic
c) eager
d) tedious
e) crazy

Answer 1

Hint: The word “Avid” means to have or show a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. For e.g. ‘She is an avid reader.”

Complete answer:
Option a “bored” means a state of being restless, weary due to lack of interest, or boredom. This is not the synonym of the given word “avid”. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b “lunatic” refers to a person who is mentally ill, or has some mental disorders. This is not synonymous to the word “avid”. Thus, option ‘b’ is not the correct answer.
Option c “eager” is an adjective used to refer to someone who is keen or curious by nature. This is synonymous to “avid”. Thus, option ‘c’ is the correct answer.
Option d “tedious” is an adjective which refers to something which is too long, slow, or dull in nature. This is not synonymous to the word”avid”. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.
Option e “crazy” is an adjective which refers to someone who is extremely enthusiastic or mentally deranged. This is not synonymous with the given word. THus, option ‘e’ is incorrect.

Note:
The term lunatic is not in technical use anymore and is not used to refer to someone who isn’t mentally stable. ‘Lunatic’ is more close to ‘crazy’ in meaning to an extent. ‘Avid’ and ‘lunatic’ are different. Do not confuse them with each other..