Choose the word most opposite in meaning to SCARCE.
Correct answer: B. abundant
- A. rare
- B. abundant
- C. expensive
- D. hidden
Explanation
Scarce means available in insufficient quantity, so its true opposite is abundant or plentiful. Rare is a synonym rather than an antonym, which is the trap in the first option. Expensive is often a consequence of scarcity but is not its opposite.
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