<u>Plenitude</u> is one major cause for environmental degradation.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. abundance
- B. insufficiency ✓
- C. ample
- D. plethora
Correct Answer: B. insufficiency
Explanation
'Plenitude' means an abundance or large quantity of something. The opposite is 'insufficiency'.
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