Question

Why does the author most likely use the word abundant over the word "adequate"?

It contains a stronger positive connotation.
It contains a stronger negative connotation.
It contains a more neutral connotation.
It contains exactly the same connotation.

Answer 1

IT CONTAINS A STRONGER POSITIVE CONNOTATIONS

Answer 2

The connotation is actually an idea that a word can give you additional meaning or quality than its literal meaning.

For instance, the words ‘inexpensive’ and ‘cheap’ mean the same but their usage seems to have both positive and negative vibes.

If ‘inexpensive’ is used, it sounds positive whereas cheap is used, it sounds negative.

In this way, ‘abundant’ means more in number and the other word ‘adequate’ means sufficient.

So, ‘abundant’ contains a stronger positive connotation.