Antonyms

Bar: Putting a bar on going out Other words: Barrage, barter, barricade

Mort = death: instalment payment to pay for mortgage Other words: mortal, mortgage, post-mortem

Anim = spirit: In animalistic spirit Other words: Unanimous, magnanimous, animation

Loq = speak: Talkative Other words: Eloquent, loquacious

Esth = sense: Sense of beauty Other words: Anaesthesia

Cur = run + mud: mudslinger Other words: Cursor, cursive, cursory, course, current

En = in + amo/ami/ama = love: In love with Other words: Amorous, amiable, amicable, amorous, amateur

Log/loq = speak: Speech in praise Other words: Dialogue, monologue, epilogue, prologue

The word 'shallow' means lacking depth, either physically (not deep) or figuratively (superficial). The opposite of shallow is 'deep,' which can refer to physical depth, profundity of thought, or intensity of feeling. 'Project' means to extend outward, 'contraband' refers to illegal goods, and 'ruddy' describes a reddish complexion - none of these are true antonyms of shallow.

The word 'hasty' means done or acting quickly, rashly, or without sufficient consideration - impulsive. The direct opposite is 'patient,' which means showing calmness, self-control, and willingness to wait. 'Restless' means unable to rest or relax, 'swift' means fast (similar to hasty), and 'rash' means hasty/impulsive (a synonym). Therefore, 'patient' is the correct antonym as it represents the quality of being deliberate and measured rather than rushed.

Informal means casual, relaxed, or not following strict rules of etiquette. Ceremonial refers to formal, ritualistic occasions that follow precise protocols - making it the direct opposite in tone and structure.

Mimic means to imitate, copy, or reproduce something that already exists. Create means to bring something into existence that is original and new - making it the opposite of merely copying what is already there.

Splendid means gorgeous, grand etc. So shabby is the opposite.

 Bluff is misleading someone. Therefore, opposite of bluff is guide.