Match each vocabulary term on the left with its exact antonym on the right.

IntrepidCraven
PerfidiousFaithful
EquanimousAgitated
ProdigalFrugal

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Intrepid pairs with Craven; Perfidious pairs with Faithful; Equanimous pairs with Agitated; Prodigal pairs with Frugal.

Each left term is paired with its precise direct antonym: 'Intrepid' (fearless) contrasts with 'Craven' (cowardly); 'Perfidious' (treacherous) contrasts with 'Faithful' (loyal); 'Equanimous' (tranquil/composed) contrasts with 'Agitated' (troubled); and 'Prodigal' (recklessly wasteful) contrasts with 'Frugal' (economical).

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Analyze the meaning of each word on the left list.

Intrepid means fearless; Perfidious means deceitful or treacherous; Equanimous means calm and composed; Prodigal means wastefully extravagant.

Establishing clear definitions is necessary to identify true semantic opposites.

Match each word to its direct semantic antonym on the right list.

Intrepid matches Craven (cowardly); Perfidious matches Faithful (loyal); Equanimous matches Agitated (disturbed); Prodigal matches Frugal (thrifty).

Antonyms express directly opposing meanings along the same conceptual dimension.

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