Vocabulary - 9

Mutable means subject to change, changeable, or inconstant. The opposite is something that is unchanging or lasting. 'Permanent' means lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change, making it the direct antonym. Permeable means allowing passage, current means present time, and precious means valuable - none of these convey the opposite concept of being unchangeable.

Animosity means strong hostility, ill will, or hatred toward someone. The opposite feeling would be one of friendship, goodwill, or harmony. 'Amity' means peaceful friendship or friendly relations between people or countries. Cloister means seclusion, devilling is unrelated, and blemish means a flaw - none of these represent the opposite of hostility.

Flamboyant means tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness - showy, colorful, or elaborate. The opposite would be something subdued, restrained, or lacking in display. 'Cool' in this context means unemotional, calm, or detached - lacking in flamboyant display. Sweeping and showy are similar in meaning, while plucky means brave.

Lechery means excessive or offensive sexual desire, lustfulness. The opposite would be moral purity, especially in sexual matters. 'Chastity' means the state or practice of restraining from sexual activity - directly opposite to lechery. Apathy means lack of interest, superiority means excellence, and eternity means infinite time - none relate to sexual morality.

 Impassive means emotionless and collected whereas agitated is an excited emotional state thus, option 4 is most opposite in meaning to impassive.

Aversion means strong dislike or disinclination, a feeling of intense repugnance. 'Antipathy' means a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion - they are synonyms. Compassion means sympathy, solace means comfort, and resurgence means revival - none convey the meaning of strong dislike.

Plaudit means an expression of praise or approval, typically enthusiastic. 'Acclaim' means enthusiastic praise or approval - they are synonyms in this context. Check means examine, booing means disapproval (opposite), and drag means something that pulls - only acclaim matches the meaning of praise.

Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape detection or avoid arrest. 'Decamp' means to depart suddenly or secretly, especially to escape - they are synonyms. Sojourn means to stay temporarily (opposite), halt means stop, and linger means to stay slowly - none convey the meaning of fleeing secretly.

Fidelity means faithfulness, loyalty, or strict adherence to a person, cause, or belief. "Allegiance" directly captures this sense of loyalty and faithful duty. "Affection" is emotional fondness (related but distinct), "Treachery" is betrayal (the opposite), and "High sounding" refers to pompous or pretentious language.

Tranquil is calm; others are noisy.

Winding is roundabout; others are to the point.

Refuge is waste; others are to demand.

A laxative is a medicine or substance that promotes bowel movements and relieves constipation. "Purgative" is a direct synonym referring to something that purges or cleanses the digestive system. "Confined" means restricted, "Comfortable" means at ease, and "Trammelling" means restricting or hindering.

Injunction is to restrain; others are to appeal.

Benediction is a boon; others are a curse.