Antonyms

Gusto means enthusiasm, vigor, zest, or keen enjoyment. The opposite is unwillingness or lack of enthusiasm. Spark, twist, and glow are not antonyms of gusto - they're unrelated concepts.

Exaggeration means overstatement or representing something as greater than it is. Understatement is the direct opposite - representing something as less important or smaller than it really is. Gratitude (thankfulness) and cupidity (greed) are unrelated concepts.

Ethereal means extremely delicate, light, heavenly, or not of this world - something spiritual or non-material. Mundane means earthly, ordinary, worldly, or everyday - the direct opposite. Barren means empty, affectionate means loving, and perpetual means everlasting - none are opposites.

Alacrity means eagerness, briskness, or willingness to do something. Its opposite would be slowness, reluctance, or lethargy. Option A (Slowness) is the correct antonym. Option D (Readiness) is actually a synonym of alacrity, not an antonym. Options B (Blend) and C (Tolerance) are unrelated to the meaning.

Wane means to decrease, diminish, or gradually become weaker (like the waning moon). Its antonym is wax, which means to increase or grow (the waxing moon). Option A (Wax) is the correct opposite. Options B (Replace), C (Supply), and D (Deluge) don't represent the opposite of decreasing or diminishing.

The question asks for the opposite of CAPACIOUS, which means spacious, roomy, or able to contain much. 'Not spacious' is literally the opposite of spacious, making it the correct antonym. The other options ('Contorted', 'Critical', 'Cardinal') are unrelated to space or capacity. To be capacious is to be spacious, so the opposite is simply not spacious.

The question asks for the opposite of CAPRICIOUS, which means unpredictable, changing suddenly, or prone to whim. 'Consistent' means steady, unchanging, or reliable - it's the perfect antonym. The other options ('Requisite', 'Accessory', 'Temperate') are not direct opposites of capricious. Someone capricious changes frequently without reason; someone consistent behaves steadily and predictably.

The question asks for the opposite of RELINQUISH, which means to give up, let go of, or surrender something. 'Claim' means to demand, take, or assert ownership - it's the opposite of relinquishing. The other options ('React', 'Tease', 'Mature') are not antonyms of relinquish. When you relinquish something, you give it up; when you claim something, you take it for yourself.

'Approximate' is some rough estimate, which is more or less correct. So, its opposite should be something exactly correct. Among the answer choices provided, option (2) is valid.

'Intermittent' refers to stopping and starting at intervals. So, one can easily mark option (1) 'continuous' as its opposite.

'Crass' refers to someone grossly stupid or dull or coarse, so, its antonym is someone intelligent, refined or fine as given by option (4).

'Plebeian' is term used to refer a member of ancient Roman Power class or belonging to common people. Option (1) 'aristocratic' is exactly opposite word to given term.

'Sauter' is to walk about idly or stroll. Therefore, 'run' would be it's antonym. Hence, option (3) is the answer.

'Deciduous' is shedding leaves annually, opposed to evergreen. Hence, option (1) is the answer.