Direction: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the given…
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Direction: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the given underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
The preference for stripped forms is evident from the paucity of overt inflectional affixes occurring in these early forms.
- A.
Crunch
- B.
Abundance
- C.
Want
- D.
Pinch
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: Abundance
Key point:
Paucity (noun): The fact that there is too little of something; scarcity.
Example: There is a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.
Why "Abundance" is the antonym:
Abundance (noun): A situation in which there is more than enough of something. This directly contrasts with paucity (scarcity), so it is the correct antonym.
Why the other choices are not correct:
Crunch: Refers to a severe shortage or tight situation (for example, an energy crunch). It implies scarcity rather than abundance.
Want: Means lack or deficiency and is similar in meaning to paucity, not its opposite.
Pinch: Usually denotes a small amount or a slight shortage in some contexts; it does not convey a plentiful quantity.
Conclusion: "Abundance" is the best antonym for "paucity" because it expresses a plentiful amount, the direct opposite of scarcity.