Choose the word/group of words which is MOST OPPOSITE, in meaning to the…
2023
Choose the word/group of words which is MOST OPPOSITE, in meaning to the word/group of words printed in BOLD.
DEFICIT
- A.
Surplus
- B.
Sufficiency
- C.
Luxury
- D.
Explicit
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Surplus is the most opposite in meaning to 'deficit'.
Explanation:
Deficit means a shortage or the amount by which something is insufficient.
Surplus means an excess or amount left over when needs are met; this directly opposes the idea of a shortage.
Sufficiency denotes adequacy (having enough), which is related but not the direct opposite of a shortage in the same clear way as 'surplus'.
Luxury and Explicit are unrelated to the concept of quantity or shortage and therefore are not opposites of 'deficit'.
Conclusion: Because 'surplus' explicitly denotes excess (the opposite of shortage), it is the best choice.