Question

Most of the family was disgusted when Billy proved his .............. nature at Thanksgiving dinner, when he ate the entire table full of turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce all by himself.

• A. selfish
• B. famished
• C. gluttonous
• D. altruistic
• E. meticulous

Hint:

"Gluttonous" is used to describe someone who overeats excessively, often with greed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the sentence.
The sentence describes Billy's behavior at Thanksgiving dinner, and the correct word should reflect excessive eating or overindulgence.

Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) selfish: Incorrect. "Selfish" means only concerned with oneself, but it doesn't specifically refer to overeating.
- (B) famished: Incorrect. "Famished" means very hungry, but it doesn't match the context of Billy overindulging.
- (C) gluttonous: Correct. "Gluttonous" refers to overeating, especially in an excessive or greedy manner, which fits the context.
- (D) altruistic: Incorrect. "Altruistic" means selfless or concerned with the well-being of others, which is the opposite of the behavior described.
- (E) meticulous: Incorrect. "Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail, which does not fit the context of eating a lot of food.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) gluttonous.

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