The pristine forest was filled with a myriad of rare, indigenous plant species that attracted botanists worldwide.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'myriad'.

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A Plethora
B Abundance
C Scarcity
D Multitude

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Answer: C. Scarcity

Correct Answer: c) Scarcity
Explanation: "Myriad" refers to a countless or extremely great number of something, making "scarcity" (the state of being in short supply) its direct antonym.

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The pristine forest was filled with a myriad of rare, indigenous plant species that attracted botanists worldwide. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'myriad'.

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The pristine forest was filled with a myriad of rare, indigenous plant species that attracted botanists worldwide.
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