Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.
The war was followed by a long period of prosperity.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Failure.
'Prosperity' refers to a state of success, wealth, and well-being. Its opposite is 'failure,' which signifies a lack of success or achievement.
The other options—security, secure, and affluence—either do not directly oppose the meaning of 'prosperity' or are related concepts rather than true antonyms.