Antonyms

Dorsal refers to the back or upper side of an organism. Peripheral refers to the outer edge or boundary, which is the most logical opposite in a spatial or anatomical context.

Stringent means strict, precise, or exact. Lenient means permissive or tolerant, making it the direct opposite.

Acquitted means to be cleared of a charge or found not guilty. Convicted means to be found guilty, which is the direct opposite.

Synthetic means made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. Natural is the direct opposite.

Titillate means to stimulate or excite pleasantly. Satisfy is the opposite, meaning to fulfill or content. Tease and flirt are similar to titillate, produce means create, and none of these would be incorrect as an antonym.

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion. Submissive means ready to conform to the authority or will of others, making it the opposite.

A vagrant is a person without a settled home or regular work. A resident is someone who lives in a particular place, making it the opposite.

Compliant means to be submissive. So, opposite is adamant.

Jittery means nervous or unable to relax. Boldness is a state of confidence and lack of fear, which serves as the best antonym among the choices.

Impair means to weaken or damage something. Repair means to restore something to a good condition, making it the direct opposite.

Insolent means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Courteous means polite and respectful, which is the direct opposite.

Chaffing (or chafing/chaffing) in this context refers to teasing or joking. Serious is the opposite of being playful or teasing.

Restrain means to keep under control or prevent from doing something. Free means to release or allow to act, which is the opposite.

A genius is a person of exceptionally high intelligence. A nitwit is a silly or foolish person, making it the appropriate opposite.

Jaundiced means affected by bitterness, resentment, or cynicism (often implying a biased view). Unbiased means showing no prejudice, making it the direct opposite.

Folly refers to a lack of good sense or foolishness. Prudence is the opposite, as it refers to the quality of being wise and cautious.

Isolation means being alone or separated from others. Association is the opposite, as it implies being connected or joined with others.

To reveal means to make something known or visible. To withhold means to keep something back or hide it.

Embrace means to accept or hold something willingly. Reject is the opposite, as it means to refuse or dismiss something.

Entice means to attract or tempt someone. Defer is not a direct antonym, but in the context of these options, it is the intended answer, though 'repel' would be a better antonym.

Nasty means unpleasant or dirty. Clean is the direct opposite in terms of hygiene or quality.

Govern means to rule or control. Obey is the opposite, as it means to follow the rules or commands set by someone else.

Pardon means to forgive. Blame is the opposite, as it means to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong.

Ideal means perfect or best. Imperfect is the direct opposite, meaning flawed or not perfect.

Demure means modest or reserved. Indecorous means lacking propriety or good taste, which is the opposite.