Voracious
mediumvoh-RAY-shus
adjective
Definition
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity
Examples
“She was a voracious reader who finished several books a week.”
“The voracious appetite of the growing teenager amazed his parents.”
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GRE Tip
Voracious is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "insatiable" or "ravenous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "sated".
Related GRE Words
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Fond of company; sociable
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
keen
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or penetrating
egotistical
Excessively conceited or self-centered
mulish
Resembling or characteristic of a mule; stubborn
narcissistic
Having an excessive interest in oneself and one's appearance
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