Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word.
There is a/an abundance of fertile soil and magnificent grazing land.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. dearth.
Given word: abundance
Meaning: A very large quantity of something; plentifulness.
Example: There was an abundance of food at the festival.
Antonym: dearth
Meaning: A scarcity or lack of something.
Example: There was a dearth of evidence in the case.
Meaning of the other words:
plenitude: the condition of being full or complete; abundance.
adequacy: the state of being sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity.
plethora: an excessive amount of something; overabundance.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.