Thrifty : ______ :: Hungry : Gluttonous (choose the word that best completes the comparison)

virtue
vice
avarice
self-control
avarice  Thrifty describes avarice, and hungry describes gluttonous. “Hungry : Gluttonous” → Hunger (a need) can lead to gluttony (excessive indulgence). “Thrifty : Avarice” → Thriftiness (a cautious use of resources) can lead to avarice (excessive greed).
Word Pair Analogies Author: rikazzz

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2 responses to “Thrifty : ______ :: Hungry : Gluttonous (choose the word that best completes the comparison)”

  1. Jeremy Wade Avatar
    Jeremy Wade

    Thrifty and avarice are antonyms, this one isn’t correct

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    1. rikazzz Avatar
      rikazzz

      “Hungry : Gluttonous” → Hunger (a need) can lead to gluttony (excessive indulgence). “Thrifty : Avarice” → Thriftiness (a cautious use of resources) can lead to avarice (excessive greed).

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