Antonyms

It means fully developed which is practically opposite in meaning to inchoate. Inchoate means just begun and so not fully formed or developed whereas inveterate means long-established which is opposite to the meaning of inchoate. Hence, a correct option.

Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful whereas meek means quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on and submissive which is opposite to haughty. Hence, a correct option.

Sycophant means a person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer whereas competitor means someone engaged in competition with others which is opposite to sycophant. Hence, a correct option.

Coherent implies someone who is able to think or express one's thoughts in a clear or orderly manner.

Here, lengthen is the correct option, as it implies to make the content greater in length. To contract is to decrease in size, stretch is to make something long or wider without tearing or breaking, and to reduce is to make something smaller or less in amount, degree or size.

Here, timidity is the correct antonym, as it implies someone lacking in self-assurance, courage or bravery. Modesty is the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities. Humility is the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance and arrogance is the quality of being arrogant.

Here, careless is the correct option, as it implies not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Indifferent is having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Ignorant is lacking knowledge or awareness in general and observant is someone who is quick to notice or perceive things.

'Gaiety' means cheerfulness, liveliness, or merriment. The opposite would be sorrow or sadness. 'Mourning' is the correct antonym as it expresses grief and sorrow.

Here, disrespect is the correct option, as it implies showing a lack of respect or courtesy to someone. Cherish is protect and care someone lovingly. Dislike is a feeling of distaste or hostility. Denounce is to publically declare to be wrong or evil.

Here, mannerly is the correct option, as it implies having or showing good manners. Blunt is abrupt in address or manner, gross is someone very rude or coarse and charming is someone who is very pleasant or attractive.

Here, attractive is the correct antonym of homely as it implies something that has the power to attract. Ordinary implies something that is normal or common, domestic implies some activity related to home and informal implies something suited for everyday use.

'Impede' is to put obstacles; 'promote' is to facilitate occurrence.

Criminal is a person of proven offence; innocent is a person of proven 'no offence'.

Relate the word with compel. Impel is to goad or encourage, compel is to force.

 Censure is to criticise.