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Match each formal vocabulary word in Column A with its exact word opposite in meaning (antonym) in Column B.

  • PusillanimousDauntless
  • ProfligateFrugal
  • ObduratePliable
  • PithyVerbose

Answer

'Pusillanimous' pairs with 'Dauntless'; 'Profligate' pairs with 'Frugal'; 'Obdurate' pairs with 'Pliable'; 'Pithy' pairs with 'Verbose'.
Each word on the left is matched to its direct semantic opposite on the right: 'pusillanimous' (cowardly) is opposite to 'dauntless' (fearless); 'profligate' (extravagant) is opposite to 'frugal' (thrifty); 'obdurate' (unyielding) is opposite to 'pliable' (yielding); and 'pithy' (concise) is opposite to 'verbose' (wordy).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core semantic meaning of each word in the left column.
Pusillanimous = cowardly/timid; Profligate = wasteful/extravagant; Obdurate = stubborn/unyielding; Pithy = concise/succinct.
Establishing accurate definitions is necessary before finding opposite meanings.
2
Identify the precise antonym for each word from the right column.
Cowardly opposes Dauntless (brave); Wasteful opposes Frugal (thrifty); Stubborn opposes Pliable (yielding); Concise opposes Verbose (wordy).
Matching each word to its direct semantic polar opposite ensures accurate solution pairs.

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