Word
voracious
Phoneticsvo·ra·cious, stress on the second syllable
US/vɔˈɹeɪʃəs/
UK/vɔːɹˈeɪʃəs/
Definition
adj. describing someone who eats a lot or someone who reads and learns very quickly. It is often used to talk about a person's strong appetite for knowledge or food.
adj. characterised by an intense and insatiable appetite for food, reading, or knowledge. Often used to describe a person's consumption habits or intellectual curiosity.
Examples
“She is a voracious reader who finishes a book every week.”
“The library was built to satisfy the voracious appetite for information among the local students.”
“The young entrepreneur's voracious appetite for risk led him to invest in several volatile startups, eventually transforming his modest inheritance into a global tech empire.”
Examples
simple
“She is a voracious reader who finishes a book every week.”
contextual
“The library was built to satisfy the voracious appetite for information among the local students.”
complex
“The young entrepreneur's voracious appetite for risk led him to invest in several volatile startups, eventually transforming his modest inheritance into a global tech empire.”
Real-World Examples
“Their aggressive behavior, voracious appetite and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions have helped them multiply into the billions.” “Outside of schoolwork, a child can read anywhere from as few as 100,000 words per year to 10 million or more for the most voracious readers.” Etymology
From Latin vorāx, from vorō (“I devour”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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