GATE Civil 2020 Set 1 | GA Question: 2

Question

His hunger for reading is insatiable. He reads indiscriminately. He is most certainly a/an ______ reader.

• A. all-round
• B. precocious
• C. voracious
• D. wise

Answer 1

The given sentences imply that he has great enthusiasm for reading. So, “voracious” is the most appropriate word here.

Voracious: engaging in an activity with great eagerness or enthusiasm.

Correct option: C

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Precocious: having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.