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Match each word in the left column with the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning (antonym) in the right column.

AmicableHostile
AuthenticSpurious
MeticulousCareless
ProsperityAdversity

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'Amicable' matches with 'Hostile', 'Authentic' matches with 'Spurious', 'Meticulous' matches with 'Careless', and 'Prosperity' matches with 'Adversity'.

Each word from the left column is correctly paired with its standard English antonym from the right column based on their core definitions.

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Define each word in the left column

Amicable = friendly/peaceable; Authentic = genuine/real; Meticulous = careful/thorough; Prosperity = wealth/success.

Establishing clear dictionary definitions helps identify exact opposites.

Find the word in the right column with the direct opposite meaning for each item

The opposite of friendly (Amicable) is Hostile; the opposite of genuine (Authentic) is Spurious; the opposite of thorough (Meticulous) is Careless; the opposite of wealth/success (Prosperity) is hardship (Adversity).

Matches must strictly reflect direct antonym relationship.

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