Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below: Destitution
A
Adequacy
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B
Poverty
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C
Humility
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D
Moderation
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Solution
The correct option is C Poverty 'Destitution' is a noun which means 'Poverty, Impoverishment or Insolvency'. Option B - 'Poverty' is a noun which means 'Destitution, Impoverishment or Deprivation', which conveys a similar meaning as of the given word ' Destitution'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Adequacy' is a noun which means 'A state of being adequate, reasonable or Sufficiency', Option C - 'Humility' is a noun which means 'Modesty, Meekness or Humbleness', Option D - 'Moderation' is a noun which means 'Self-control, Self-restraint or Moderateness', none of which convey similar meanings as of the given word.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Destitution' is Option B - Poverty.