Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the given word: Flourish Lack of consistency Lack of embellishment Lack of sense Lack of spontaneity Lack of substance Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself E Correct answer Explanation Flourish means to grow well, thrive, or be in a state of active growth. 'Lack of substance' suggests emptiness or hollowness, which is the opposite of flourishing with substance.