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

English (CPO) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Rife

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SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 1

Scarce

Ripe

Popular

Serene

- Word: Rife

- Meaning: Occurring frequently; widespread.

- Options:

1. Scarce

- Meaning: Not enough; not prevalent.

- Correct antonym of "rife" as it conveys the opposite meaning of being rare or not plentiful.

- Correct Answer

2. Ripe

- Meaning: Fully matured or developed, especially in terms of fruit.

- Not an antonym, rather more related to readiness or maturity.

3. Popular

- Meaning: Liked or admired by many people.

- Related to widespread but not exactly an antonym.

4. Serene

- Meaning: Calm, peaceful, untroubled.

- Not related to the frequency or spread of occurrence.

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