Antonym for 'Profuse'
Antonym for 'Profuse'
Answer: B. Scarce — Profuse: Derived from the Latin 'profusus', meaning 'poured forth'. "Profuse" describes something given or occurring in large, abundant, or excessive…
- A.
Abundant
- B.
Scarce
- C.
Plenty
- D.
Overflowing
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Correct answer: B
Profuse: Derived from the Latin 'profusus', meaning 'poured forth'. "Profuse" describes something given or occurring in large, abundant, or excessive quantities.
Synonyms: words with similar meaning
Abundant
Plenty
Overflowing
Antonym (correct answer): words with opposite meaning
Scarce — meaning limited in quantity or not enough; this is the opposite of "profuse."
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