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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.

The fields remained barren despite the efforts of the local administration and agricultural scientists.

Option 1: Sterile

Option 2: Unforgiving

Option 3: Damp

Option 4: Fertile


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Fertile


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

Barren refers to land or soil that is unable to produce crops or plants, often due to a lack of fertility, nutrients, or water.

Fertile describes land, soil, or conditions that are capable of producing abundant vegetation, crops, or offspring.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Sterile refers to a condition where something is incapable of producing life, such as land that cannot support plant growth or an inability to reproduce, particularly in a biological context.
  • Unforgiving describes an environment or situation that is harsh, severe, or relentless. It implies a lack of leniency or mercy, often in a figurative sense, such as an unforgiving climate.
  • Damp refers to an environment that is slightly wet or humid, often due to moisture or humidity. It's associated with a moderate level of moisture that might make something slightly wet or moist but not entirely soaked.
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