Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The vegetation in this area of the forest is very dense.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sparse.
Given word: Dense
Meaning: Having parts that are close together; thick or compact.
Example: The jungle was so dense that sunlight could hardly reach the ground.
Antonym – Sparse
Meaning: Thinly scattered or not dense; having few parts or elements spread out over a large area.
Example: The population in that desert region is sparse.
Meaning of the other words:
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Spare: extra or available for use when needed.
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Spatial: related to space or the position of things in space.
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Spruce: neat, clean, or stylish in appearance.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.