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Difficulty: EasyAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

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

  • ArrogantHumble
  • ProsperousImpoverished
  • ConcealReveal
  • HostileFriendly

Answer

Arrogant pairs with Humble; Prosperous pairs with Impoverished; Conceal pairs with Reveal; Hostile pairs with Friendly.
Each word on the left is matched to its precise opposite: 'Arrogant' contrasts directly with 'Humble', 'Prosperous' contrasts with 'Impoverished', 'Conceal' contrasts with 'Reveal', and 'Hostile' contrasts with 'Friendly'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define each word in the left column to understand its core meaning and part of speech.
'Arrogant' (adjective: overly proud), 'Prosperous' (adjective: wealthy), 'Conceal' (verb: hide), and 'Hostile' (adjective: unfriendly).
Understanding the exact meaning and part of speech ensures accurate matching with its opposite.
2
Match each word from the left column with the word in the right column that has the exact inverted meaning.
'Arrogant' matches 'Humble', 'Prosperous' matches 'Impoverished', 'Conceal' matches 'Reveal', and 'Hostile' matches 'Friendly'.
Antonyms express contrasting concepts while maintaining corresponding grammatical categories.

Key Concept

Identifying Vocabulary Antonyms
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