Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
There is a dearth of milk in Delhi nowadays.

• A. extravagance
• B. scarcity
• C. abundance
• D. sufficiency

Answer 1

The correct option is C abundance

The word 'dearth' refers to a scarcity of lack of something.
Option A, extravagance refers to excessive elaboration.
Option B, scarcity refers to shortage.
Option C, abundance refers to a very large quantity of something.
Option D, sufficiency refers to the condition or quality of being adequate or sufficient.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'abundance' is the opposite of the word 'dearth'.