Question

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:
Copious
A. Plentiful
B. Scarce
C. Accommodative
D. Abundant

Answer 1

Hint:The word copious stands for the ample or fullness. It is also used to refer to something in more than sufficient amounts.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Option A is Plentiful is an incorrect option because the opposite of copious has been asked whereas plentiful acts as synonym of it having similar meaning something in ample amounts. Option B is Scarce is a correct option which stands for meaning something in less amount or insufficient. It is also used to refer to something in a short amount of money or food.
Option C is Accommodative and is an incorrect option because accommodative is an adjective that stands for making adjustment to fit into someone's needs or desires. It may also be used to refer to financial state or in physiology of optics when adjustment is made in the focus of the eye.
Option D is Abundant is an incorrect option because the opposite of copious has been asked whereas abundant is a synonym of copious having similar meaning something more than sufficient.
Option B is the correct answer.

Additional information: For example: He worked very hard from making the financial condition of the house scarce to copious so that everyone in the family can live peacefully and without stress. The above example has a combination of both copious and scarce to better understand their meaning.

Note:Copious is used where the amount or quantity is determined or denoted. Copious is a French word developed from Latin word "copia" which stands for the meaning of something in plenty. For example: India has copious amounts of agriculture and farmers. OR She has collected copious notes for exams.