Vocabulary and Synonyms

Capacious means spacious, roomy, or having a lot of capacity to hold things. The opposite would be limited, which means restricted in amount or space. Changeable means able to change, provoke means to incite, and calm means peaceful - none of these convey the opposite meaning of spaciousness.

Boisterous means noisy, energetic, and rowdy in behavior. The opposite would be calm, which means peaceful, quiet, and tranquil. Dismay means distress, obedience means compliance, and comfortable means at ease - calm is the true opposite of the noisy, high-energy nature of being boisterous.

Obscure means unclear, unknown, or not well-known or easily understood. The opposite would be well-known, which means famous or widely recognized. Infamous means famous for bad reasons, notorious is similar to infamous, and renovated means restored - well-known is the direct opposite of being obscure.

Astute means sharp, clever, and having good judgment or keen perception. The opposite would be foolish, which means lacking good sense or judgment. Wicked means evil, cowardly means lacking courage, and gaunt means thin - foolish is the best opposite to being shrewd and perceptive.

Sulky means gloomy, sullen, or bad-tempered in a quiet way - someone who is silently showing they're unhappy. The opposite would be cheerful, which means happy, lively, and showing good spirits. Loving means affectionate, kind means benevolent, and garrulous means talkative - cheerful is the true opposite of being sullen and gloomy.

Corpulent means fat, fleshy, or overweight in body. The opposite would be gaunt, which means thin, lean, and haggard in appearance. Garrulous means talkative, belligerent means aggressive or hostile, and saving means rescuing or economizing - gaunt is the true opposite of being corpulent.

Cursory means done quickly with little attention to detail - hasty and superficial. Thorough (option A) is the opposite - showing great attention to detail and completeness. Superficial (B) is actually a synonym, not an antonym.

Derisive means showing contempt or ridicule - expressing mocking disrespect. Respectful (option C) is the opposite - showing courtesy and regard. Deprecatory (A) is similar in meaning to derisive, while encouraging (B) and respectful both convey positivity but only respectful directly contrasts with contempt.

Urbane means showing refined taste, courtesy, and cosmopolitan sophistication - characteristic of a city dweller. Rustic (option C) is the opposite - relating to the countryside, rural, or lacking sophistication. The other options don't directly contrast with urbane's meaning.

Dreary means dull, bleak, and lifeless - depressing and lacking cheer. Bright (option A) is the opposite - cheerful, vivid, and full of light. Beautiful (C) and dangerous (B) don't directly contrast with the concept of dreariness.

Nepotism means favoritism shown to relatives or friends regardless of merit. Impartiality (option B) is the opposite - treating all people equally without favoritism or bias. Respectful (A) and condemnation (C) relate to social behavior but don't directly address the unfair favoritism aspect of nepotism.

Servility means excessive willingness to serve or please others - submissive and fawning behavior. Bravery (option D) is the opposite - showing courage and standing up for oneself rather than submitting. Insolence (A) also contrasts with servility but represents an extreme opposite; bravery is the more balanced contrast.