Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Rife

Scarce

The most appropriate antonym of the word rife is scarce.

• Rife means abundant, widespread, or numerous.
• Scarce means not plentiful or abundant.

The other words listed are not antonyms of rife.

• Ripe means fully developed or matured.
• Popular means liked or enjoyed by many people.
• Serene means calm, peaceful, or tranquil.