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  1. We were so _____ after the arduous journey that we were ready to devour anything we could lay our hands on.
    (A) famished
    (B) hungry
    (C) ravenous
    (D) greedy
    (E) voracious
    (F) avaricious
    2. A.
    A and B
    B.
    B and E
    C.
    A and C
    D.
    B and D
    E.
    B and F

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    The words 'hungry' and 'devour' do not go together, as the word 'hungry' is too mild to be used with 'devour'. 'Famished' and 'ravenous' are in tune with the word 'devour'. 'Voracious' is collocation-wise inapt. Hence choice (C)

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