Which pair of words are antonyms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Scarce and abundant
- Step 1: Antonyms have opposite meanings. Step 2. 'Scarce' means in short supply and 'abundant' means in large supply, so they are opposites. Answer: Scarce and abundant. Why not the others: The other pairs each contain words with similar meanings (synonyms).
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