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Difficulty: MediumAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

Match each advanced vocabulary word in the left column with its precise contextual antonym (word opposite in meaning) in the right column. Which option correctly links every word with its opposite?

  • LoquaciousReticent
  • MagnanimousVindictive
  • TransientPerpetual
  • SuperciliousServile

Answer

The correct matches pair 'Loquacious' with 'Reticent', 'Magnanimous' with 'Vindictive', 'Transient' with 'Perpetual', and 'Supercilious' with 'Servile'.
Each vocabulary word on the left matches its direct semantic opposite on the right: talkative (Loquacious) opposes reserved (Reticent); forgiving (Magnanimous) opposes vengeful (Vindictive); temporary (Transient) opposes everlasting (Perpetual); and arrogant (Supercilious) opposes submissive (Servile).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the antonym for 'Loquacious'
'Loquacious' describes an overly talkative person. Its exact opposite is 'Reticent', which refers to someone who is reserved in speech.
Identify the opposite trait regarding speech volume.
2
Determine the antonym for 'Magnanimous'
'Magnanimous' describes a forgiving, noble spirit. Its exact opposite is 'Vindictive', which describes a vengeful attitude.
Identify the opposite moral disposition.
3
Determine the antonym for 'Transient'
'Transient' describes something existing for only a short time. Its exact opposite is 'Perpetual', which means eternal or everlasting.
Identify the opposite temporal property.
4
Determine the antonym for 'Supercilious'
'Supercilious' describes behaving as though superior to others. Its exact opposite is 'Servile', which describes an excessively humble or submissive demeanor.
Identify the opposite attitude regarding status and posture.

Key Concept

Contextual and direct antonyms of advanced tertiary-level English vocabulary.
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