Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

He had to admit that he was covetous of his brother's vast wealth.

  1. mindful

  2. envious

  3. aware

  4. beneficiary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Covetous means envious or having a strong desire for someone else's possessions. The context directly shows wanting someone else's wealth. Mindful and aware are unrelated, while beneficiary is the opposite - someone who receives, not desires.

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