Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word PROFUSE ........

English Language (MTS) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PROFUSE

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SSC MTS 20th October 2021 Shift-3

Sufficient

Lush

Plenty

Scant

- The word "profuse" means abundant or plentiful.

- An antonym is a word that means the opposite.

- Let's look at each option:

- Sufficient: Means adequate or enough. It’s not the opposite of abundant.

- Lush: Means rich in growth or flourishing. This is similar to profuse.

- Plenty: Similar to ample; it indicates a large quantity. This supports the idea of abundance.

- Scant: Means barely sufficient or meager, which opposes the idea of abundance.

- Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of "profuse" is Scant.

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