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In Column A below are four target words as used in formal contexts. Match each word in Column A with its exact opposite in meaning (antonym) in Column B.

  • loquacioustaciturn
  • ephemeralperennial
  • fastidiouscareless
  • ebullientdespondent

Answer

Loquacious matches taciturn; Ephemeral matches perennial; Fastidious matches careless; Ebullient matches despondent.
Each word in Column A correctly matches its exact antonym in Column B: 'loquacious' (talkative) is opposite to 'taciturn' (reserved), 'ephemeral' (transient) is opposite to 'perennial' (enduring), 'fastidious' (meticulous) is opposite to 'careless' (unconcerned), and 'ebullient' (exuberant) is opposite to 'despondent' (downcast).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the target words in Column A to determine their precise meanings.
Loquacious means talkative; ephemeral means short-lived; fastidious means overly meticulous or detailed; ebullient means enthusiastic and cheerful.
Understanding precise definitions is required to identify exact antonyms.
2
Pair each word in Column A with its direct semantic opposite in Column B.
Loquacious pairs with taciturn; ephemeral pairs with perennial; fastidious pairs with careless; ebullient pairs with despondent.
Each pair establishes a direct antonym relationship.

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Identifying Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning
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