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Match each target word emphasized in Column A with its exact word opposite in meaning (antonym) from Column B.

  • The manager praised the worker's PROMPT response to the urgent email.Delayed
  • The committee reached a UNANIMOUS decision after brief deliberations.Divided
  • The weather conditions remained HARSH throughout the winter month.Mild
  • She was an EXPONENT of democratic governance in the region.Opponent

Answer

'PROMPT' matches with 'Delayed'; 'UNANIMOUS' matches with 'Divided'; 'HARSH' matches with 'Mild'; and 'EXPONENT' matches with 'Opponent'.
Each emphasized word in Column A is paired correctly with its direct opposite in Column B based on standard English lexical definitions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the contextual meaning of each capitalized target word in Column A.
'Prompt' indicates quickness, 'unanimous' indicates complete agreement, 'harsh' indicates severity, and 'exponent' indicates a supporter or advocate.
Understanding the precise contextual definition of each term is necessary to find its opposite.
2
Pair each word in Column A with its corresponding exact opposite term from Column B.
Match 'Prompt' to 'Delayed', 'Unanimous' to 'Divided', 'Harsh' to 'Mild', and 'Exponent' to 'Opponent'.
Antonyms express directly opposing or contrasting semantic qualities.

Key Concept

Contextual Antonyms and Word Meanings
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