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Synonym of ABUNDANT in: 'The harvest was abundant.'

APlentifulCORRECT
BScarce
CEmpty
DSmall
AI
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** "Abundant" means **existing in large quantities; more than enough**. When the harvest was abundant, there was plenty of food — enough to feed everyone with surplus left over. A **synonym** is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning. "Plentiful" also means "existing in large amounts; ample." Both words describe situations where something is NOT lacking. You could swap them: "The harvest was plentiful" carries the same meaning as "The harvest was abundant." **Why the wrong options tempt you** Options B, C, and D are actually **antonyms** (opposites) of abundant: - **Scarce** = rare, not enough - **Empty** = containing nothing - **Small** = little in size or quantity The trap? Students sometimes panic and choose any familiar word instead of thinking about meaning. Or they confuse "synonym" with "antonym." **Quick takeaway** Abundant = plentiful = **plenty to go around**; think "a-BUND-ant harvest fills many bundles!" Always ask yourself: "Can I replace the original word with this option and keep the same meaning?"
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