Select the most appropriate antonym of the bracketed word to fill in the blank.
The land near arid regions is not _________ (barren) enough for growing crops or any kind of vegetation.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. fertile.
- Barren describes land or soil that is unproductive, lacking vegetation, or unable to support plant growth.
- Fertile describes land or soil that is rich and capable of producing abundant crops or supporting plant growth.
- The meaning of the other words are:
- Stark: something that is harsh, severe, or plain in appearance.
- Devoid: completely lacking or empty of something.
- Arid: a climate or environment that is extremely dry, and lacks rainfall.