Antonyms

Derogatory means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude, expressing disapproval or criticism. The opposite would be showing approval, admiration, or respect. Praising is the correct antonym as it means expressing approval or admiration. Immediate, Opinionated, and Roguish are unrelated to the concept of criticism versus approval.

Shameful means causing or deserving shame or disgrace, something morally wrong. The opposite would be something honorable, respectable, or deserving of respect. Respectable is the correct antonym as it describes something deserving of respect and social approval. Naked, Wanton, and Unblushing are unrelated to the moral concept of shame versus respect.

Batty means crazy, eccentric, or mentally unbalanced. The opposite would be someone mentally sound and rational, which is 'sane'. Prudent, cunning, and cautious relate to carefulness but not mental stability.

Benign means gentle, harmless, or kind, especially in medical contexts referring to non-cancerous growths. Hostile means unfriendly, aggressive, or showing opposition - the direct opposite. Gracious and humane are actually similar in meaning to benign.

Pacify means to calm, soothe, or appease someone who is angry or upset. Incite means to stir up, provoke, or encourage someone to take action - the opposite effect. Mitigate is actually similar to pacify, not opposite.

Insolent means boldly rude, impudent, or showing a lack of respect. Polite is the direct opposite - showing good manners and respect. Arrogant is actually similar in meaning to insolent, not opposite.

Balmy means mild, gentle, or pleasant (often describing weather or conditions). Severe means harsh, extreme, or intense - the opposite quality. Mild is actually a synonym, not an antonym.

Diverge means to separate, move apart, or go in different directions (like light rays or paths). Converge means to come together or meet at a point - the direct opposite. Resurge means to rise again, which is unrelated to the concept of separation.

Skeptical means having doubts or questioning the validity of something. Believe means to accept as true or have faith - the opposite mindset. Inductive relates to reasoning methods and intuitive relates to gut feelings, but neither directly contrasts with skepticism.

Coarse means rough in texture, not smooth, or lacking refinement. Smooth is the direct opposite in texture. Take, brief, and silent don't relate to texture at all - they're unrelated concepts.

Benign in this context means favourable. Thus, this is the correct choice as it is an antonym of favourable and indicates situations that can be unfavourable.

This is the correct antonym of ‘trite’ as trite implies something that is not fresh or original and ‘original’ is something that is not like others; something that is new, different and appealing.

To reveal or disclose is to divulge. To keep secret is to conceal. This is the correct antonym.

This is the correct antonym of ‘plethora’ as plethora here implies a large or excessive amount of books and ‘deficiency’ implies a lack or shortage of books.

This is the correct option as ‘contentious’ posts are those posts that are likely to cause people to argue or disagree and ‘agreeable’ is something to which people agree or which is not likely to cause dissent or disagreement.