Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
There is ample rain and intense sunlight in tropical climates; consequently, plant life is luxuriant and varied.

a)Scant
b)Abundant
c)Hard
d)Detrimental
e)Licentious

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or
phrase.
In the given question, the word ‘ample’ refers to affording an abundant supply; more than enough in size or scope or capacity.

Complete step by step solution:

 Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:

Option (a.), 'scant', refers to something less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous/antonymous to that of the given word ‘ample’.

Option (b.), ‘abundant', refers to something present in great quantity.
Therefore, option (b.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘ample’.

Option (c.), ‘hard', refers to not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘ample’.

Option (d.), ‘detrimental', refers to (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘ample’.

Option (e.), ‘licentious', refers to someone who’s lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained.
Therefore, option (e.) is correct as it is not synonymous with the given word ‘ample’.

Note: In this question, do not get confused between option (a.) and (c.) as ‘scant’ is the antonym of the given word and not the synonym.
Some synonyms of the word ‘ample’ are - enough, sufficient, adequate, plenty of, abundant, more than enough.