Antonyms

Extricate means to free or release from a difficult situation or entanglement. Entangle is the correct antonym as it means to twist together or involve in complications - the opposite of freeing.

Obscure means unclear, vague, or hidden from view. While 'explicit' is marked as correct and means clearly expressed, it's not the most precise antonym. Better antonyms would be clear, obvious, evident, or plain. However, in communication contexts, explicit does make things clear.

Acquitted means being declared not guilty in a court of law. Convicted is the correct antonym as it means being found guilty - the direct legal opposite.

Adaptable means flexible or capable of adjusting to new conditions. Rigid is the correct antonym as it means stiff, unbending, or inflexible - the direct opposite of being flexible.

A debtor is someone who owes money to another person or institution. A creditor is the opposite - someone who is owed money. The relationship is direct: if you borrow, you become a debtor; if you lend, you become a creditor.

Agony refers to extreme pain, suffering, or distress. Ecstasy is the opposite - intense happiness, joy, or delight. These represent two extreme emotional states on opposite ends of the spectrum.

Arrival means coming to or reaching a destination. Departure means leaving or going away from a place. These are opposite actions related to movement to or from a location.

Explicit means clearly stated, directly expressed, or fully revealed. Implicit means implied, understood though not directly expressed, or suggested rather than stated outright.

Hurry means to move or act quickly, often with urgency. Delay means to postpone, make late, or cause to move more slowly. These represent opposite approaches to time and speed.

Confine means to restrict, limit, or keep within boundaries. Release means to set free, liberate, or allow to move without restriction. These are opposite actions regarding freedom of movement or action.

Include means to make part of a whole or contain as part of a group. Exclude means to leave out, reject, or not consider as part of a group. These are opposite actions regarding membership or containment.

Lend means to give something temporarily with the expectation of return. Borrow means to take something temporarily with the intention of returning it. These represent opposite sides of the same transaction.

Eager means showing keen interest, enthusiasm, or desire to do something. Reluctant means unwilling, hesitant, or showing resistance to doing something. These represent opposite attitudes toward action.