Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word nearest in meaning for the given word.

Shortage

  1. paucity

  2. niggardly

  3. wastage

  4. hostage

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shortage means a state or condition where something needed is not available in sufficient amounts. Paucity (A) is a formal synonym meaning scarcity or lack. The other options don't convey insufficient quantity.

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