Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: EXIGUOUS

Question

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:

EXIGUOUS

1. A. Scanty (Correct answer)
2. B. Huge
3. C. Excessive
4. D. Abundant

Correct Answer

Option A — Scanty

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Scanty.

Key Points

• 'Exiguous' means very small in size, amount or scope — meagre.
• Its synonym is Scanty.
• 'Huge', 'excessive' and 'abundant' all mean plentiful — the exact opposite — so they cluster together and can be ruled out as a group, leaving the one 'small/meagre' option.
• Recognising that three options share a meaning (and the fourth stands alone) is often faster than knowing the word cold.