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Match each word in Column A with the word in Column B that serves as its direct antonym (word opposite in meaning).

  • ArduousEffortless
  • DiminishAugment
  • ConcealReveal
  • SubordinateSuperior

Answer

The correct pairings align each word with its precise opposite: Arduous pairs with Effortless, Diminish pairs with Augment, Conceal pairs with Reveal, and Subordinate pairs with Superior.
Each pairing correctly connects a vocabulary term with its direct antonym based on standard English usage.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the literal definition of each word presented in Column A.
Arduous means difficult or strenuous; Diminish means to decrease; Conceal means to hide; Subordinate means lower in rank.
Establishing clear definitions of the primary words is essential for finding their exact opposites.
2
Evaluate the terms in Column B to find the precise contextual antonym for each item in Column A.
Effortless is the opposite of Arduous; Augment is the opposite of Diminish; Reveal is the opposite of Conceal; Superior is the opposite of Subordinate.
Matching each word to its direct semantic inverse completes the requirement.

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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning
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