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Match each word on the left with the word on the right that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning.

  • EphemeralPermanent
  • PlausibleImprobable
  • MeticulousCareless
  • BenevolentMalevolent

Answer

The correct matches are: Ephemeral with Permanent, Plausible with Improbable, Meticulous with Careless, and Benevolent with Malevolent.
Each pair matches a word with its precise semantic opposite: 'Ephemeral' (transient) is opposite to 'Permanent' (enduring); 'Plausible' (believable) is opposite to 'Improbable' (unlikely); 'Meticulous' (thorough) is opposite to 'Careless' (heedless); and 'Benevolent' (charitable) is opposite to 'Malevolent' (spiteful).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the primary meaning of each target word in the left column.
Ephemeral (short-lived), Plausible (credible/likely), Meticulous (extremely careful), Benevolent (kind/good-natured).
Establishing accurate baseline definitions is essential before searching for opposites.
2
Identify the word in the right column that expresses the direct contrast or inverse semantic meaning for each target word.
Ephemeral maps to Permanent, Plausible maps to Improbable, Meticulous maps to Careless, and Benevolent maps to Malevolent.
Each paired choice represents the exact antonym of its corresponding left-column word.

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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning
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