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1. Which of the following pairs represents an incorrect antonym?

  • A. scarce, abundant
  • B. scarce, abundant
  • C. scarce, abundant
  • D. scarce, abundant

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The incorrect antonym pair is 2. praise, compliment. While "praise" and "compliment" are often used interchangeably, they are not strict antonyms as they essentially mean the same thing - expressing positive feelings about someone or something. Therefore, option 2 is the incorrect antonym pair. 
Explanation:
  • Scarce, abundant: These are direct opposites, meaning one indicates a lack of something while the other means a plentiful supply. 
  • Victory, defeat: These are also clear antonyms, representing opposing outcomes in a competition. 
  • Complex, simple: These words describe different levels of complexity, with complex meaning intricate and simple meaning straightforward. 
Key point: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word. 

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