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Difficulty: MediumAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

Match each vocabulary word on the left with the word on the right that is most nearly opposite in meaning. Which mapping correctly pairs each word with its precise antonym?

  • dilatoryprompt
  • obfuscateclarify
  • loquaciousreticent
  • supercilioushumble

Answer

The correct matches pair 'dilatory' with 'prompt', 'obfuscate' with 'clarify', 'loquacious' with 'reticent', and 'supercilious' with 'humble'.
Each target word is accurately paired with its semantic opposite: 'dilatory' (slow/delaying) pairs with 'prompt' (quick/punctual); 'obfuscate' (make obscure) pairs with 'clarify' (make clear); 'loquacious' (talkative) pairs with 'reticent' (reserved); and 'supercilious' (haughty) pairs with 'humble' (modest).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the precise meaning of each target vocabulary word in the left column.
'Dilatory' means slow or tending to delay; 'obfuscate' means to confuse or make obscure; 'loquacious' means overly talkative; 'supercilious' means arrogant or condescending.
Establishing the exact definition of each word is necessary before searching for its opposite.
2
Identify the direct antonym for each term among the options in the right column.
Tending to delay ('dilatory') is opposed by being 'prompt'; making obscure ('obfuscate') is opposed by 'clarify'; talkative ('loquacious') is opposed by 'reticent'; arrogant ('supercilious') is opposed by 'humble'.
Matching each word to its semantic opposite completes the correct mapping.

Key Concept

Contextual Antonyms and Direct Semantic Opposites
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