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Identify the antonym for COMMON.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'COMMON', which means occurring, found, or done often; prevalent. Step 2: Examine the given options: 'Rare', 'Small', 'Petty', 'Poor'. Step 3: 'Rare' means (of an event, situation, or thing) not occurring or seen very often; uncommon. Step 4: Therefore, 'Rare' is the antonym of 'COMMON'.
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Identify the antonym for the word 'GRACEFUL'.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'GRACEFUL', which is elegant and smooth in movement or form. Step 2: Examine the given options. Step 3: Identify 'Awkward' as the word meaning lacking grace or skill in movement, making it the direct opposite of 'GRACEFUL'.
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Select the word that is opposite in meaning to 'levity' in the context of the sentence.
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Solution: Step 1: The target word is 'levity'. Step 2: 'Levity' means humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect. It implies a lack of seriousness. Step 3: Analyze the options: 'seriousness' (the quality of being serious), 'solemnity' (the state of being serious and dignified), 'religiosity' (excessive religious fervor), 'gravity' (extreme seriousness or importance). Step 4: All options except 'religiosity' are related to seriousness. 'Gravity' specifically refers to extreme seriousness or importance, making it the most direct and impactful antonym to 'levity' (lightness/frivolity). Step 5: Therefore, 'gravity' is the most suitable antonym.
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Which word is an antonym for 'URBANE'?
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'URBANE', which is courteous and refined in manner. Step 2: Examine the given options. Step 3: Identify 'Discourteous' as the word meaning showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people, making it the direct opposite of 'URBANE'.
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Identify the antonym for the word 'obscurity' as used in the sentence: 'In a literary work obscurity can be a virtue.'
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Solution: Step 1: The word to find the antonym for is 'obscurity'. Step 2: 'Obscurity' means the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unclear. Step 3: Among the options, 'clarity' means the quality of being clear, transparent, or easily understood. Step 4: Therefore, 'clarity' is the direct antonym of 'obscurity'.
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Find the word that has the opposite meaning to 'DEFIANCE'.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'DEFIANCE'. 'DEFIANCE' means open resistance; bold disobedience. Step 2: Evaluate the provided options: 'Anxiety' (worry), 'Obedience' (compliance with authority), 'Suspicion' (distrust), 'Dismay' (distress). Step 3: Identify the option that is the direct opposite of 'DEFIANCE'. 'Obedience' means to follow rules or commands, which is the antonym of defiance. Step 4: The correct antonym for 'DEFIANCE' is 'Obedience'.
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Identify the antonym of 'INSIPID'.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'INSIPID', which is lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull. Step 2: Examine the given options. Step 3: Identify 'Tasty' as the word meaning having a pleasant, distinct flavor, making it the direct opposite of 'INSIPID' in the sense of lacking flavor.
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Choose the antonym for the word 'ZENITH'.
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Solution: Step 1: Define 'ZENITH'. Zenith means the time at which something is most powerful or successful, or the highest point. Step 2: Look for an option that represents the lowest point or the opposite extreme. 'Nadir' means the lowest point. Step 3: Hence, 'Nadir' is the antonym of 'ZENITH'.
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Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'intelligent' in the given statement.
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Solution: Step 1: The target word is 'intelligent'. Step 2: 'Intelligent' means having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level. Step 3: Analyze the options: 'dull' (lacking sharpness of intellect; boring), 'weak' (lacking strength), 'ignorant' (lacking knowledge), 'simple' (easy to understand). Step 4: 'Dull' directly opposes 'intelligent' when referring to mental sharpness or intellect. Step 5: Thus, 'dull' is the correct antonym.
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Select the word that is the opposite of 'expedite' as used in the sentence.
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Solution: Step 1: The target word is 'expedite'. Step 2: 'Expedite' means to make a process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. Step 3: Analyze the options: 'postpone' (delay to a later date), 'defer' (put off), 'adjourn' (postpone), 'delay' (make something or someone slow or late). Step 4: All options are related to slowing down or putting off. 'Delay' is the most general and direct antonym for making something faster or sooner. Step 5: Hence, 'delay' is the best antonym.
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Find the antonym of the word 'abhor' as used in the given sentence.
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Solution: Step 1: The target word is 'abhor'. Step 2: 'Abhor' means to regard with disgust and hatred. Step 3: Analyze the options: 'admire' (regard with respect or warm approval), 'respect' (a feeling of deep admiration), 'applaud' (show approval by clapping), 'appreciate' (recognize the full worth of). Step 4: The direct opposite of intense hatred ('abhor') is holding something in high regard or liking it, which is best represented by 'admire'. Step 5: Hence, 'admire' is the correct antonym.
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Identify the antonym for COMMISSIONED.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'COMMISSIONED', which means to order or authorize the production of something; to formally appoint someone to a task. Step 2: Examine the given options: 'Started', 'Closed', 'Finished', 'Terminated'. 'Started' implies initiation. Step 3: 'Terminated' means brought to an end; stopped. Step 4: Therefore, 'Terminated' is the antonym of 'COMMISSIONED'.
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Identify the antonym for the word 'progressive' as used in the sentence: 'It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.'
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Solution: Step 1: The word to find the antonym for is 'progressive'. Step 2: 'Progressive' means happening or developing gradually or in stages; moving forward. Step 3: Among the options, 'regressive' means becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state. Step 4: Therefore, 'regressive' is the direct antonym of 'progressive'.
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Select the word that is opposite in meaning to 'EXTRICATE'.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand 'EXTRICATE'. Extricate means to free (someone or something) from a difficulty or constraint. Step 2: Identify the word that means the opposite of freeing or disentangling. 'Entangle' means to involve (someone or something) in a difficult or complex situation. Step 3: Therefore, 'Entangle' is the antonym of 'EXTRICATE'.
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Choose the antonym for the word 'REPRESS'.
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Solution: Step 1: Define 'REPRESS'. Repress means to restrain, prevent, or put down by force. Step 2: Look for an option that means to set free. 'Liberate' means to set (someone) free from a situation or constraint. Step 3: Hence, 'Liberate' is the antonym of 'REPRESS'.
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Identify the antonym for the word 'ostentation' as used in the sentence: 'In the interest of one's own reputation, one should avoid ostentation while entertaining friends.'
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'ostentation'. It means the pretentious and vulgar display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress or attract notice. It implies excessive showiness and spending. Step 2: Examine the given options: - 'miserliness': excessive desire to save money; extreme meanness, especially with money. This directly contrasts the lavish spending implied by ostentation. - 'simplicity': the quality or state of being plain, uncomplicated, or easy to understand. While related, 'miserliness' is a stronger, more direct contrast to the *display of wealth* aspect. - 'purity': freedom from adulteration or contamination. - 'innocence': the state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or wrongdoing. Step 3: 'Miserliness' represents the extreme opposite of displaying wealth or being extravagant, which is central to 'ostentation'. Step 4: Therefore, the correct answer is 'miserliness'.
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In the sentence 'Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.', choose the word that is opposite in meaning to 'superfluous'.
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Solution: Step 1: 'Superfluous' means unnecessary or more than needed. Step 2: Options: 'important', 'relevant', 'significant', 'essential'. Step 3: The opposite of superfluous is 'relevant'. Final Answer: relevant.
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Choose the antonym for the word 'CROWDED'.
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Solution: Step 1: Define 'CROWDED'. Crowded means full of people or things, leaving little space. Step 2: Identify the word with the opposite meaning among the choices. 'Deserted' means empty of people. Step 3: Hence, 'Deserted' is the antonym of 'CROWDED'.
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Identify the antonym for FRAUDULENT.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'FRAUDULENT', which means obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception. Step 2: Examine the given options: 'Candid', 'Direct', 'Forthright', 'Genuine'. Step 3: 'Genuine' means truly what something is said to be; authentic. Step 4: Therefore, 'Genuine' is the antonym of 'FRAUDULENT'.
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Identify the antonym for MORTAL.
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'MORTAL', which means subject to death; human. Step 2: Examine the given options: 'Divine', 'Immortal', 'Spiritual', 'Eternal'. Step 3: 'Immortal' means living forever; never dying or decaying. Step 4: Therefore, 'Immortal' is the antonym of 'MORTAL'.
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