Antonyms

Cardinal means fundamental, chief. Its opposite among the choices is minor.

Capricious means changing one's mind often, fickle-minded. Its opposite is steadfast.

To catalyse means to help something to happen, to facilitate. Its opposite is to inhibit which means to obstruct.

Castigation means severe criticism. Its opposite is approbation.

Caustic means very critical. Its opposite is innocuous.

This is the correct antonym of maverick. It means a person who is traditional and conservative, whereas a maverick is a non-conformist individual. These words are antonyms.

This is the correct option. Someone in a gloomy mood is morose and someone in a good mood is cheerful. This is the correct antonym of morose.

This is the correct option. 'Concealed' is to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight.

Jocular means humorous; witty; amusing. Its opposite is serious.

To juxtapose means to put close together side by side. Its opposite is to separate.

To jibe means to agree with; to conform to. Its opposite is to conflict.

Judicious means sensible; wise; sagacious. Its opposite is unwise.

To approve means to agree with or accept something. The direct opposite is to reject, which means to refuse, decline, or turn something away. Approve and reject represent opposite actions in decision-making.

To establish means to set up, create, or bring something into existence. The opposite would be to destroy, which means to ruin, demolish, or put an end to something. These represent creation versus destruction.

Latent means existing but not yet developed or manifest; it's something hidden, dormant, or potential. Active is the direct opposite, meaning energetic, in operation, or manifest. Active states are visible and functioning versus latent's dormant potential.