Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is similar in meaning to the given word.

PENURY

  1. Custom

  2. Poverty

  3. Numismatics

  4. Affluence
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Explanation

Penury means extreme poverty or destitution - the state of being very poor. It refers to a lack of money or material possessions. 'Affluence' is an antonym (wealth), while 'custom' and 'numismatics' (coin collecting) are unrelated.

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