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Difficulty: MediumAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

Below is a list of formal vocabulary terms alongside potential antonyms. Match each word on the left to the word on the right that is most nearly opposite in meaning.

  • SuperfluousEssential
  • IntrepidTimid
  • OstentatiousUnassuming
  • VolatileStable

Answer

Superfluous matches with Essential; Intrepid matches with Timid; Ostentatious matches with Unassuming; Volatile matches with Stable.
Each vocabulary word on the left is accurately paired with its semantic opposite on the right: 'Superfluous' (unnecessary/redundant) pairs with 'Essential'; 'Intrepid' (fearless) pairs with 'Timid'; 'Ostentatious' (showy) pairs with 'Unassuming'; and 'Volatile' (unpredictable/changeable) pairs with 'Stable'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core definition of each word in the left column.
'Superfluous' refers to excess; 'Intrepid' refers to bravery; 'Ostentatious' refers to showiness; 'Volatile' refers to instability.
Determining exact meanings is required to find precise opposite terms.
2
Evaluate the terms in the right column to locate their exact semantic opposites.
Essential contrasts with Superfluous; Timid contrasts with Intrepid; Unassuming contrasts with Ostentatious; Stable contrasts with Volatile.
Antonyms must exhibit opposite semantic polarity.

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Identifying Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning
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