Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
PENURY
Option 1: wealth
Option 2: agony
Option 3: intensity
Option 4: apathy
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Correct Answer: wealth
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
Penury refers to extreme poverty or destitution, indicating a lack of financial resources or necessities. On the other hand, wealth represents a state of having abundant material possessions, resources, or riches.
The meanings of the other options are:
Agony:
It means intense physical or mental suffering.
Intensity:
It means the degree or strength of something.
Apathy:
It denotes a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
Therefore, wealth is the opposite of penury because it signifies affluence, prosperity, and the possession of ample financial means.
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