Antonyms

Waive means to refrain from insisting on or using something whereas retain means continue to have (something); keep possession of which is opposite in the meaning. Hence, a correct option.

Zealous means having or showing zeal whereas apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern which is the opposite of Zealous. Hence, the correct option.

Eternal means lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning whereas ephemeral means lasting for a very short time which is the opposite of eternal. Hence, a correct option.

Cautious means attentive to potential problems or dangers whereas foolhardy means recklessly bold or rash which is the opposite of cautious. Hence, the correct option.

Antipathy a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion whereas affection means a gentle feeling of fondness or liking which is the opposite of antipathy. Hence, the correct option.

Hysteria means exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement whereas serenity means the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled which is the opposite of hysteria. Hence, the correct option.

Sham means a thing that is not what it is purported to be whereas authentic means of undisputed origin; genuine which is the opposite of sham. Hence, the correct option.

Paucity means the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity whereas affluence means abundant wealth which is the opposite of paucity. Hence, the correct option.

The word optimistic means tending to expect favorable outcomes. The opposite of optimistic is pessimistic or expecting unfavorable outcomes. Because cynical means bitterly distrusting or pessimistic, it is the correct option.

It means clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity. This is the opposite of distortion.

It means attentive, aware, or careful.This is the opposite of slumber.

Fickle means changing frequently, especially in regards to one's loyalties, interests, or affection whereas constant means occurring continuously over a period of time which is the opposite of fickle. Hence, the correct option.

Lucrative means producing a great deal of profit whereas unprofitable means not producing good or helpful results which is the opposite of lucrative. Hence, the correct option.

Notorious means famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed whereas inconspicuous is not clearly visible or attracting attention which is the opposite of notorious. Hence, a correct option.

Aggravate means to rouse to exasperation or anger or provoke whereas delight means to please someone greatly which is the opposite of aggravate. Hence, the correct option.

Self-possessed means confident in one's own abilities or character whereas abash means to make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted or ashamed, which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Affluent means to have a great deal of money; wealthy whereas destitute means without the basic necessities of life, which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Aggravate means to make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious whereas allay means to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion or worry), which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Copious means abundant in supply or quantity whereas meagre means lacking in quantity or quality which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

It means not unusual; ordinary. This is the opposite of bizarre which means very strange or unusual.

Chronic means persisting for a long time or constantly recurring whereas sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated which is the opposite of chronic. Hence, it is the correct option.

Fallacious means containing or based on a fallacy whereas truthful means telling or expressing the truth which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Sombre means lacking brightness or color; dull whereas flamboyant means tending to attract attention because of the exuberance, confidence, and stylishness which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Zenith means the highest point reached by a celestial or other object whereas nadir means the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Laconic means using very few words whereas voluble means speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Quash means to reject as invalid whereas compliment means a polite expression of praise or admiration which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Sordid means involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt whereas reputable means held in good repute ; honourable; respectable which is opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.

Allure means attract or charm or tempt whereas repel means drive or force something back or away, which is the opposite. Thus, it is the correct option.

Petrify means to convert into stone or a stony substance or to make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move or think whereas liquefy means to make (a solid substance) liquid that is, easily movable which is opposite to petrify. Hence, it is the correct option.

Benevolent means <span style="color:" rgb(51,="" 51,="" 51);="" cursor:="" default;="">expressing <span style="color:" rgb(51,="" 51,="" 51);="" cursor:="" default;="">goodwill <span style="color:" rgb(51,="" 51,="" 51);="" cursor:="" default;="">or <span style="color:" rgb(51,="" 51,="" 51);="" cursor:="" default;="">kindly <span style="color:" rgb(51,="" 51,="" 51);="" cursor:="" default;="">feelings whereas malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others which is the opposite. Hence, it is the correct option.