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Match each word in the left column with its exact opposite in meaning (antonym) in the right column.

  • BenevolentMalevolent
  • CandidEvasive
  • AmplifyCurtail
  • ConcordDiscord

Answer

The correct pairings are: Benevolent matches with Malevolent; Candid matches with Evasive; Amplify matches with Curtail; and Concord matches with Discord.
Each word in the left column aligns directly with its true semantic opposite in the right column: Benevolent (kindly) opposes Malevolent (malicious); Candid (frank) opposes Evasive (secretive); Amplify (increase) opposes Curtail (reduce); Concord (harmony) opposes Discord (conflict).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the precise definition of each word listed in the left column.
Benevolent means well-wishing/kind; Candid means frank/honest; Amplify means to enlarge/increase; Concord means state of harmony/agreement.
Clarifying word definitions establishes the exact baseline for identifying opposite meanings.
2
Analyze each option in the right column to locate the corresponding antonym.
Malevolent directly opposes Benevolent; Evasive directly opposes Candid; Curtail directly opposes Amplify; Discord directly opposes Concord.
Antonyms must present contrasting semantic meanings within appropriate parts of speech.
3
Verify that all pairs share direct semantic opposition without overlapping into partial synonyms or unrelated registers.
All four matched pairs represent accurate, direct contextual antonyms.
Double-checking ensures no misattribution caused by superficial word associations.

Key Concept

Identifying Antonyms and Lexical Opposites
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