Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Precious stones are expensive because they are not common.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rare.
Given word: Common
Meaning: Something that is found often or in large quantity; not special or unusual.
Example: Mangoes are common in summer.
Antonym: Rare
Meaning: Something that is found very little or not often.
Example: This flower is very rare and grows only in cold mountains.
Meaning of the other options:
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Abundant: Present in large amounts (similar to common, not opposite)
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Natural: Existing in nature, not man-made
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Extinct: No longer existing (used more for species, not a direct opposite of “common”)
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.