Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ADEQUATE
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sufficient.
1. Adequate: Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
- Synonyms: Sufficient, enough etc.
- Antonyms: Insufficient, inadequate etc.
2. Meagre: (Of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
- Synonyms: Inadequate, scanty etc.
- Antonyms: Abundant
3. Sufficient: Enough; adequate.
4. Inept: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
- Synonyms: Incompetent, unskilful etc.
- Antonyms: Competent
5. Unfit: (Of a thing) not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose.
- Synonyms: Improper, unbecoming etc.
- Antonyms: Fit, suitable etc.
Since 'sufficient' holds the same meaning as 'adequate', the chosen option is correct.