Antonyms

Insipid means lacking flavor or vigor. Tasty means having a pleasant, distinct flavor.

Busy means having a great deal to do. Relaxed means free from tension and anxiety.

Doubtful means feeling uncertain about something. Certain means completely sure of something.

Fresh means recently made or obtained. Stale means no longer fresh and pleasant to eat.

Honorary means given as an honor without the usual requirements or payment. Paid means receiving money for work done.

Extravagance means lack of restraint in spending money. Economy means careful management of available resources.

Malicious means intending to do harm. Generous means showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary.

Exodus means a mass departure of people. Influx means an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

Suppress means to restrain, hold back, or prevent something from developing. The test writer likely chose 'grow' as the opposite because suppression prevents growth, though this relationship is indirect. Better antonyms would be encourage or express.

Graceful means having or showing grace or elegance. Rough means lacking gentleness or polish.

Hapless means unfortunate or unlucky. Fortuitous means happening by a lucky chance, making it the most appropriate opposite among the choices.

An impasse is a deadlock or a situation where no progress is possible. A breakthrough is a significant development or discovery that allows progress to resume.

Defiance is the act of resisting or refusing to obey. Obedience is the act of complying with orders or rules.

Arrogant describes someone who is overly proud or haughty. Polite describes someone who is respectful and well-mannered.

Valuable means having great worth. Worthless means having no value or use.