Each sentence below contains an underlined word contrasted against an antonym context clue. Match each underlined word to its correct definition based on the context.
- candid (from: 'While the first witness gave a deceptive account, the technician was remarkably candid during the inquiry.')Honest, open, and straightforward
- lethargic (from: 'Unlike the energetic day shift, the tired night crew felt sluggish and lethargic after the long operation.')Drowsy, inactive, and lacking energy
- lucid (from: 'The initial draft of the manual was confusing, but the revised version was completely lucid.')Clear, easily understood, and rational
- docile (from: 'Instead of being aggressive around strangers, the trained patrol dog remained calm and docile.')Gentle, obedient, and easily managed
Answer
candid matches 'Honest, open, and straightforward'; lethargic matches 'Drowsy, inactive, and lacking energy'; lucid matches 'Clear, easily understood, and rational'; docile matches 'Gentle, obedient, and easily managed'
Each target vocabulary word is framed by a clear contrast marker that highlights an opposite characteristic: 'candid' is the opposite of 'deceptive' (honest), 'lethargic' is the opposite of 'energetic' (lacking energy), 'lucid' is the opposite of 'confusing' (clear), and 'docile' is the opposite of 'aggressive' (gentle and obedient).
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Identifying Antonym Context Clues
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