Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SURPLUS

  1. Excess

  2. Unused

  3. Spare

  4. Lacking
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Surplus means an amount of something left over when requirements have been met whereas lacking means missing or absent which is the opposite of surplus. Hence, the correct option.

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