Antonyms

To forgo means to voluntarily give up, do without, or refrain from something. To retain means to keep or hold onto something, which is the direct opposite. 'Renaissance' (rebirth) and 'revamp' (renovate) are unrelated.

To glorify means to praise, honor, or extol someone or something. To defame means to damage someone's reputation or speak ill of them, which is the direct opposite. 'Degrade' is similar but not as precise as 'defame'.

Resolute means being admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. 'Bendable' is intended to mean flexible or yielding, though it's an unusual word choice. The opposite of resolute is actually irresolute, wavering, or flexible in principles.

Husky means having a deep, rough voice or being robust and strong. Feeble means lacking physical strength, weak, or fragile, which serves as the opposite in the context of physical strength. The word has multiple meanings, but 'feeble' is the best opposite among the options.

Implode means to collapse or burst inward. Explode means to burst or expand outward, which is the direct opposite in terms of directional force. The other options (benevolently, benefactor, bargain, abase) are grammatically and semantically unrelated.

Hypocrisy means pretending to have virtues, moral standards, or beliefs that one does not actually possess - essentially being fake or deceptive. Honesty means being truthful, sincere, and genuine, which is the direct opposite.

Chaste means pure, modest, and morally correct (especially regarding sexual conduct). Impure means not pure or morally clean, which is the direct opposite. 'Humble', 'scuttle', and 'candid' are unrelated concepts.

To imbibe means to drink, absorb, or take in (literally liquids, or figuratively ideas/knowledge). To eject means to expel, throw out, or discharge, which is the direct opposite in terms of taking in vs. forcing out.

Mundane means ordinary, commonplace, or relating to the physical world rather than spiritual matters. Spiritual is opposite as it concerns non-material, religious, or sacred aspects rather than ordinary earthly concerns.

Lure means to attract, tempt, or entice someone toward something. Repel means to drive away, discourage, or cause aversion, making it the direct opposite.

Mantle means a covering, cloak, or role/responsibility. None of the provided options (memoir, saint, vivacious, scrutiny) serve as a direct opposite. 'None of these' is correct because no option meaningfully contrasts with covering/concealing or responsibility.

Refuge means a place of safety, protection, or shelter from danger. Jeopardy means danger, risk, or peril, making it the direct opposite.

Strip means to remove, uncover, or deprive of covering. Veiled means covered, concealed, or hidden, making it the direct opposite.

Indolent means lazy, slothful, or disinclined to work. Sedulous means diligent, hardworking, or showing dedication and care, making it the direct opposite.

Shroud means to cover, conceal, or hide from view. Expose means to reveal, uncover, or make visible, making it the direct opposite.

Dearth means scarcity, shortage, or lack of something. Ample means plentiful, abundant, or more than enough, making it the direct opposite.

Supine means lying flat on one's back, face upward. Prone means lying flat on one's front, face downward. While both describe lying positions, they are opposite in orientation (face up vs. face down).

Loquacious means talkative, tending to talk a lot. Taciturn means reserved, uncommunicative, or saying little, making it the direct opposite.

Taint means to contaminate, corrupt, or spoil something. Pure means free from contamination, clean, or uncorrupted, making it the direct opposite.

Forgive means to pardon, excuse, or stop feeling resentment. Censure means to express strong disapproval or criticize harshly, making it a strong opposite in the context of responding to wrongdoing.

Placid means calm, peaceful, and undisturbed. Fidgety means restless and unable to sit still, making it the direct opposite. The other options don't convey the opposite meaning.

Imbecile refers to a foolish or stupid person. Genius means someone with exceptional intellectual ability, making it the direct opposite. Avarice means greed, which is unrelated to intelligence.

Profane means showing disrespect for something sacred or treating it with irreverence. Sacred means entitled to reverence or religious respect, making it the direct opposite. Pruned and manicured are unrelated.

Heed means to pay attention to or give consideration to something. Disregard means to pay no attention to or ignore something, making it the opposite. Canonize means to declare someone a saint, unrelated.