Mixed-Vocabulary - 4

Alacrity means eagerness, briskness, or willingness to do something. Its opposite would be slowness, reluctance, or lethargy. Option A (Slowness) is the correct antonym. Option D (Readiness) is actually a synonym of alacrity, not an antonym. Options B (Blend) and C (Tolerance) are unrelated to the meaning.

Wane means to decrease, diminish, or gradually become weaker (like the waning moon). Its antonym is wax, which means to increase or grow (the waxing moon). Option A (Wax) is the correct opposite. Options B (Replace), C (Supply), and D (Deluge) don't represent the opposite of decreasing or diminishing.

The question asks for a word similar in meaning to MALEVOLENT, which means having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Looking at the options: 'Benevolent' and 'Altruistic' are opposites (meaning well-wishing and charitable), while 'Munificent' means generous. 'Reprobate' refers to a wicked or unprincipled person, which is thematically closest to malevolence, though it's a noun rather than an adjective. The best answer is Reprobate as it shares the wicked/evil connotation.

The question asks for a word similar in meaning to OBNOXIOUS, which means extremely unpleasant or objectionable. 'Benignant', 'Clement', and 'Humane' all relate to kindness or mercy - the opposite of obnoxious. 'Odious' means hateful or detestable, which is the closest synonym to obnoxious among the options. Both words describe something extremely unpleasant or offensive.

The question asks for a word similar in meaning to NEBULOUS, which means hazy, vague, or ill-defined. 'Hazy' directly means unclear or vague, making it a perfect synonym. The other options are antonyms: 'Manifest' and 'Apparent' mean clear or obvious, while 'Limpid' means completely clear or transparent. Hazy is the only option that shares the nebulous meaning of lacking clarity or definition.

The question asks for a word similar in meaning to QUELL, which means to suppress, subdue, or put an end to something. 'Stifle' means to suppress or restrain, which is the closest synonym. The other options ('Blatant', 'Howling', 'Clamorous') all relate to noise or being obvious, which are unrelated to the meaning of quell. To quell something is to stifle it.

The question asks to identify the word that doesn't belong. 'Possess', 'Cherish', and 'Retain' all relate to holding onto or keeping something - they convey attachment or ownership. 'Repudiate' means to reject, refuse to accept, or disown - the opposite of the other three words. It is the only word that means to reject or let go rather than to keep or hold.

The question asks to identify the word that doesn't belong. 'Rancid', 'Tainted', and 'Sour' all describe unpleasant or spoiled qualities - typically used for food or smells that have gone bad. 'Toothsome' means pleasant or agreeable to the taste - it's the only positive word in the group. While the other three describe something bad or spoiled, toothsome describes something good or enjoyable.

The question asks to identify the word that doesn't belong. 'Smite', 'Strike', and 'Thump' are all synonyms meaning to hit or strike forcefully. 'Spare' means to refrain from harming, to save, or to be lenient - it's the opposite of hitting someone. While the other three are violent actions involving impact, spare is about avoiding harm or showing mercy.

The question asks to identify the word that doesn't belong. 'Resemblance', 'Semblance', and 'Analogy' all refer to similarity or likeness between things. 'Diversity' means variety or difference - it's the only word that refers to difference rather than similarity. While the other three describe how things are alike, diversity describes how things are different from each other.

The question asks to identify the word that doesn't belong. 'Terse', 'Concise', and 'Laconic' all mean using few words or expressing much in few words - they are synonyms. 'Tedious' means boring, monotonous, or lengthy - it has nothing to do with being brief. While the first three describe economical use of language, tedious describes something that is boring or drags on.

The question asks for the opposite of CAPACIOUS, which means spacious, roomy, or able to contain much. 'Not spacious' is literally the opposite of spacious, making it the correct antonym. The other options ('Contorted', 'Critical', 'Cardinal') are unrelated to space or capacity. To be capacious is to be spacious, so the opposite is simply not spacious.

The question asks for the opposite of CAPRICIOUS, which means unpredictable, changing suddenly, or prone to whim. 'Consistent' means steady, unchanging, or reliable - it's the perfect antonym. The other options ('Requisite', 'Accessory', 'Temperate') are not direct opposites of capricious. Someone capricious changes frequently without reason; someone consistent behaves steadily and predictably.

The question asks for the opposite of RELINQUISH, which means to give up, let go of, or surrender something. 'Claim' means to demand, take, or assert ownership - it's the opposite of relinquishing. The other options ('React', 'Tease', 'Mature') are not antonyms of relinquish. When you relinquish something, you give it up; when you claim something, you take it for yourself.

Palatable means pleasant or acceptable to the taste, agreeable or pleasing. 'Delicious' is the closest synonym among the options. The other choices - unpalatable, tasteless, and unsavoury - are either antonyms or unrelated concepts.