Question

the nudibranch (new - duh - brank) is a sea slug that lives in the ocean. although nudibranchs can be found in deeper, cooler waters,
they are more copious in warm and shallow tropical waters. they vary in size and shape and come in a wide variety of colors dependent upon
the food that they eat. sometimes they store poison from what they eat and use it to protect themselves from predators.
which word is closest in meaning to copious as it is used in the second sentence?

1. abundant
2. generous
3. protected
4. useful

Explanation:

• "Copious" means abundant in quantity.
• "Abundant" also means present in large quantities.
• "Generous" means showing a readiness to give more of something (especially money) than is strictly necessary or expected.
• "Protected" means kept safe from harm or injury.
• "Useful" means able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.

Answer:

1. abundant