Antonym of DEARTH

extravagance
scarcity
abundance
sufficiency

The correct answer is B. Scarcity.

Explanation:

  • Dearth means a lack of something, especially something that is needed or desirable.
  • Extravagance means spending more money than is necessary or reasonable.
  • Abundance means a large quantity or number of something.
  • Sufficiency means the amount or quantity that is needed or required.

In the context of the question, the antonym of dearth is scarcity. This is because dearth refers to a lack of something, while scarcity refers to a lack of something that is needed or desirable.