Antonyms

A postulate is a statement accepted as true without proof. Therefore, to prove something is the opposite of assuming it as a starting point.

Extant means still in existence or surviving. The opposite is something that is no longer in existence, such as something lost or destroyed.

Manumit means to free from slavery. So, opposite is enslave i.e. to put into slavery.

Trenchant means vigorous, incisive, or keen in expression or style. Obtuse means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand, making it the opposite.

Invulnerable means impossible to harm or damage. Penetrable means capable of being entered or pierced, which is the direct opposite.

Salacious means having or conveying an inappropriate interest in sexual matters. Virtuous means having or showing high moral standards, which is the opposite.

Dissonance is a lack of harmony or agreement. Concord is agreement or harmony between people or groups, making it the antonym.

Anomalous means deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. Usual means habitually or typically occurring, which is the opposite.

Languor is the state or feeling of tiredness or inertia. Vigor is physical strength and good health, which is the direct opposite.

Reticence is the quality of being reserved or uncommunicative. Loquaciousness is the quality of being talkative, which is the opposite.

Provisional means arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later. Permanent means lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

Turpitude refers to depravity or wickedness. Virtue is the quality of being morally good, making it the direct opposite.

Cognizant means having knowledge or being aware. Ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness, which is the opposite.

Pseudo means fake or not genuine. Genuine is the direct opposite, meaning real or authentic.

Unfeigned means sincere or genuine. Insincere is the opposite, meaning not expressing genuine feelings.

A nexus is a connection or series of connections. A schism is a split or division, which is the opposite.

Anodyne refers to something that is not provocative or is soothing/dull. Exciting is the opposite, as it implies stimulation.

Heterogeneity refers to diversity or variety. Similarity is the state of being alike, which is the opposite.

Incipient means in an initial stage or beginning to happen. Concluding means bringing to an end, which is the opposite.

Supercilious means behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others (haughty). Subservient means prepared to obey others unquestioningly, which is the opposite.

Galvanize means to shock or excite someone into taking action. Restrain means to prevent or hold back, which is the opposite.

Retard means to delay or hold back in terms of progress. Speed up is the direct opposite.

Asceticism is the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence. Indulgence is the opposite.

Calumniate means to make false and defamatory statements about someone. Vindicate means to clear someone of blame or suspicion, which is the opposite.

Enigmatic means difficult to interpret or mysterious. Free of ambiguity means clear and easy to understand, which is the opposite.