Which word is closest in meaning to copious?

A. scarce
B. plentiful****
C. scattered
D. duplicated

Yes, B.

To determine the word that is closest in meaning to "copious," we need to understand the meaning of the word and then examine the given options.

"Copious" is an adjective that means abundant or plentiful in quantity. Now, let's look at the options:

A. "Scarce" means lacking in quantity or insufficient. This word is the opposite of "copious," so it is not the closest in meaning.

B. "Plentiful" means abundant or having plenty of something. This word shares a similar meaning with "copious," so it is a strong contender.

C. "Scattered" means spread or dispersed in different directions. This word does not have the same meaning as "copious."

D. "Duplicated" means copied or reproduced. This word does not share the same meaning as "copious."

Based on the analysis of the options, we can conclude that the word closest in meaning to "copious" is B. "Plentiful."