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

  • ParsimoniousExtravagant
  • IntrepidCowardly
  • DilatoryPrompt
  • AmorphousStructured

Answer

The correct matches pair 'Parsimonious' with 'Extravagant', 'Intrepid' with 'Cowardly', 'Dilatory' with 'Prompt', and 'Amorphous' with 'Structured'.
Each word in Column A is matched strictly with its true semantic antonym in Column B. 'Parsimonious' denotes extreme frugality, making 'extravagant' its direct antonym. 'Intrepid' means courageous, making 'cowardly' its direct antonym. 'Dilatory' means characterized by delay, making 'prompt' its direct antonym. 'Amorphous' means without shape or form, making 'structured' its direct antonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core definition of each target word in Column A
'Parsimonious' relates to stinginess; 'Intrepid' relates to fearlessness; 'Dilatory' relates to delay/slowness; 'Amorphous' relates to lack of defined shape.
Establishing clear semantic definitions is essential before searching for exact antonyms.
2
Evaluate Column B words to find the precise semantic opposite for each Column A word
Extravagant is the opposite of stingy; Cowardly is the opposite of fearless; Prompt is the opposite of delaying; Structured is the opposite of shapeless.
Direct antonym matching requires identifying words that express contrasting properties in equivalent formal contexts.

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