Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I often feel I am an_______, that I would be more at home at the turn of the century than today.
Option 1: anachronism
Option 2: analogous
Option 3: apathy
Option 4: avarice
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Correct Answer: avarice
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Avarice means excessive greed for wealth or gain. It helps convey the intended meaning that the speaker feels out of place in the current time due to their perceived materialistic tendencies and that they would feel more at ease in a past era known for different values and social norms.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Anachronism means a person, or thing that exists out of its time in history.
- Analogous means having similar features to another thing with which it can be compared.
- Apathy means a lack of interest.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: I often feel I am an avarice, that I would be more at home at the turn of the century than today.
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