Antonyms

Cynical means distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. The opposite is believing or trusting.

Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others. The opposite is kind or benevolent.

Deviate means to depart from an established course. The opposite is to follow or adhere to the course.

Antipathy means a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion. The opposite is 'fondness' - affection or liking. While 'liking' is also an antonym, fondness is the correct answer choice.

Vividly means in a lively, bright, or intense manner. Unimpressively is the best antonym among the choices, as it suggests a lack of impact or intensity.

To release is to set free or let go. To confine is to restrict or keep within limits, making it the direct opposite.

Morose describes a person who is sullen, ill-tempered, or gloomy. Cheerful is the direct opposite, describing a happy or optimistic disposition.

Churlish means rude, mean, or lacking refinement. Cultured implies having good manners, education, and refinement, which is the opposite.

Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning. Ignorant is the state of lacking knowledge or education, making it the correct antonym.

Latent refers to something existing but not yet developed or manifest; it is hidden. Obvious is the opposite, meaning easily perceived or understood.

Ruthless means having no pity or compassion. Merciful means showing compassion or forgiveness, which is the direct opposite.

Unruly means disorderly and disruptive. Obedient means complying with orders or requests, which is the opposite.

Inspired means filled with the urge or ability to do something. Dispirited means having lost enthusiasm or hope, which is the opposite.

Militant refers to being combative or aggressive in support of a cause. A pacifist is someone who believes in peace and rejects violence.

Genuine means truly what something is said to be; authentic. Bogus means not genuine or true, making it the correct antonym.

Urban relates to a city or town. Rural relates to the countryside, which is the standard antonym.

Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Opaque means not able to be seen through, which is the direct opposite.

Receded means to move back or further away. Advanced means to move forward, which is the direct opposite.

An extrovert is an outgoing, overtly expressive person. An introvert is a person who is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings, making it the opposite.

Virtuous means having or showing high moral standards. Vicious means deliberately cruel or violent, which is the opposite.

Alleviation is the action of making suffering or a problem less severe. Aggravation is the action of making a problem or offense worse, which is the opposite.

Dull means lacking brightness, vividness, or interest. Shining means emitting or reflecting light, which is the opposite.

Wealthy means having a great deal of money or assets. Poor means lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable, which is the opposite.

Outwit means to deceive or defeat by greater ingenuity. Surrender means to give up or yield, which is the opposite.

Obey means to follow orders or rules, while disobey means to refuse to follow them. Attract means to draw toward, repel means to push away, and diffuse appears to be a typo for diffuse (to spread).