Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: PAUCITY

• A. Paragon
• B. Pronounce
• C. Plethora
• D.

Hint:

For antonyms, always recall the root meaning of the word. "Paucity" (from Latin "paucus" = few) directly contrasts with "plethora" (from Greek "plethore" = fullness).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

"Paucity" means scarcity, shortage, or lack of something. The opposite is "Plethora," which means excess, abundance, or over-supply. "Paragon" means model of excellence (not opposite). "Pronounce" is unrelated. \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Plethora}} \]

Answer 2

A reliable way to find antonyms is to place the given word on a scale and look for the option sitting at the opposite end. "Paucity" sits at the scarce, insufficient end of a supply scale.

1. Option 1 (Paragon): A paragon is a model of excellence, describing quality rather than quantity, so it cannot be placed on the same scarcity-abundance scale at all.
2. Option 2 (Pronounce): This is a verb about articulating sounds and has no connection to quantity or supply.
3. Option 3 (Plethora): A plethora sits at the excess, over-supply end of the same scale "paucity" belongs to, making it the direct opposite.
4. Option 4: No option is provided here to evaluate.

Since "plethora" occupies the opposite end of the scarcity-abundance scale from "paucity," it is the antonym being asked for.

Hence, the correct answer is Plethora.