Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The scheme failed for want of adequate funds.

• A. necessary
• B. recommended
• C. required
• D. sufficient

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

sufficient

Option D: 'Adequate' means 'satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity'.

'Sufficient' means 'enough for a particular purpose, adequate'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Necessary' means 'needed to be done, achieved, or present'.

Option B: 'Recommended' means 'advised or suggested as good or suitable'.

Option C: 'Required' means 'need for a particular purpose'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'adequate'.

So, options A, B and C are wrong.