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Match each word in the left column with its direct antonym (word opposite in meaning) in the right column.

  • AbundantScarce
  • OpaqueTransparent
  • RigidFlexible
  • DiminishMagnify

Answer

'Abundant' pairs with 'Scarce', 'Opaque' pairs with 'Transparent', 'Rigid' pairs with 'Flexible', and 'Diminish' pairs with 'Magnify'.
Each word in the left column is matched with its precise opposite in meaning from the right column: 'Abundant' (plentiful) opposes 'Scarce' (rare); 'Opaque' (cloudy/impervious to light) opposes 'Transparent' (clear); 'Rigid' (inflexible) opposes 'Flexible' (adaptable); and 'Diminish' (lessen) opposes 'Magnify' (enlarge).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the literal definition of each word in the left column.
'Abundant' means plentiful; 'Opaque' means non-transparent; 'Rigid' means stiff or inflexible; 'Diminish' means to reduce.
A precise understanding of word meanings is required to locate exact opposites.
2
Identify the corresponding antonym for each word from the right column.
'Scarce' opposes 'Abundant'; 'Transparent' opposes 'Opaque'; 'Flexible' opposes 'Rigid'; 'Magnify' opposes 'Diminish'.
Antonyms express directly contrasting semantic meanings.

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