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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PAUCITY

A

surplus

B

shortage

C

excess

D

meanness

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B
shortage (Noun) : a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something, less than enough of something, shortage
surplus (Noun) : an amount that is extra or more than you need
excess (Noun) : more than is necessary, reasonable or accept able
meanness (Noun) : the quality of being mean, unwilling to part with anything, likely to become angry
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