Select the closest synonym for 'VORACIOUS'.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. insatiable and eager to consume in quantity
- Step 1: 'Voracious' describes having a huge appetite for food or an avid desire for an activity (e.g., voracious reader). Answer: insatiable and eager to consume in quantity. Why not the others: Moderate is an antonym; indifferent and sluggish describe apathy or fatigue.
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