In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The affluence of the politicians contrasts with the……..of the masses
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poverty
- paucity
- misery
- plenty
- suffering
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
"Affluence" refers to a state of having a lot of money or material wealth, typically leading to a comfortable or luxurious lifestyle. It implies abundance, prosperity, or richness in terms of financial resources and possessions. The opposite of this would be "poverty".