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

  • FrugalExtravagant
  • AmeliorateWorsen
  • TaciturnLoquacious
  • PlausibleImprobable

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The correct pairings are: Frugal matches Extravagant; Ameliorate matches Worsen; Taciturn matches Loquacious; Plausible matches Improbable.
Each word on the left is accurately matched to its direct contextual antonym on the right: 'Frugal' (sparing/economical) contrasts directly with 'Extravagant' (wasteful); 'Ameliorate' (to make better) contrasts with 'Worsen'; 'Taciturn' (uncommunicative) contrasts with 'Loquacious' (talkative); and 'Plausible' (credible) contrasts with 'Improbable' (unlikely).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define each word in the left column.
'Frugal' means thrifty; 'Ameliorate' means to improve; 'Taciturn' means reserved or quiet; 'Plausible' means believable.
Establishing clear definitions helps identify exact contextual antonyms.
2
Match each target word with its precise opposite in the right column.
Thrifty (Frugal) is opposite to wasteful (Extravagant). Improve (Ameliorate) is opposite to deteriorate (Worsen). Reserved (Taciturn) is opposite to talkative (Loquacious). Believable (Plausible) is opposite to unlikely (Improbable).
Antonyms express contrasting or opposing semantic meanings.

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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning
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