enough , substantial
meagre , least
sufficient , no
surplus , abundant E. abundant , considerable
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The correct answer is: Due to meagre rainfall this year, there will be a substantial cut in water supply.
- Meagre means “very small or insufficient in amount or degree.”
- Substantial means “large or important in amount or degree.”
- Sufficient means “enough or as much as is needed.”
- No cut in water supply would be expected if there was sufficient rainfall.
- A surplus of rainfall would lead to an abundant water supply, and there would be no need to cut water supply.
- Abundant rainfall would lead to a considerable cut in water supply, as there would be more water than needed.
In this case, the rainfall has been meagre, so there is not enough water to meet demand. This means that there will be a substantial cut in water supply.