Antonyms

The word 'Acclaim' means to praise or applaud, which is the opposite of 'Offend', meaning to cause hurt or upset. Therefore, 'Acclaim' is the correct antonym among the options provided.

Both 'Humble' and 'Meek' are antonyms of 'Arrogant' as they describe modesty and lack of pride, which contrast with arrogance. Therefore, option D, 'Both A and B,' correctly identifies the antonyms.

The word 'bleak' means cold, desolate, or lacking in warmth and cheer. The opposite would be 'bright,' which suggests light, warmth, and cheerfulness, making option C the correct antonym.

The word 'Valiant' means showing courage or determination. The opposite is 'Cowardly,' which means lacking courage. The other options do not represent antonyms of 'Valiant.'

The word 'pertinent' means relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Its opposite is 'irrelevant,' which means not related or applicable. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The word 'exonerate' means to free someone from blame or fault. Its antonym is 'charge,' which means to accuse or hold responsible for a fault or crime. Therefore, 'Charge' is the correct opposite of 'Exonerate.'

The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. The opposite would be to 'compensate,' which means to make amends or pay back, thus reversing the act of taking unlawfully.

The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. Its opposite would be to 'compensate,' meaning to make amends or pay back, which is the closest antonym among the options provided.

The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. The opposite would be to 'compensate,' which means to make amends or pay back, thus restoring what was taken. Options A and C are incorrect because 'misappropriate' is a synonym of embezzle, and 'Clear' is unrelated.

The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. The opposite would be to 'compensate,' which means to make amends or pay back, thus reversing the act of taking unlawfully. Option A ('misappropriate') is a synonym, not an antonym.

The word 'erratic' means unpredictable or inconsistent. Among the options, 'normal' is the best antonym as it implies regularity and predictability. 'Common' and 'calm' do not directly oppose 'erratic', and 'All of the above' is incorrect because not all options are antonyms.

The word 'exonerate' means to free someone from blame or fault. Its antonym is 'charge,' which means to accuse or hold responsible. Therefore, 'charge' is the correct opposite of 'exonerate.'

The antonym of 'drought' (a prolonged period of dryness) is 'surplus', which implies an excess or abundance, often of water or resources. The other options do not represent opposites of drought.

The word 'pique' means a feeling of irritation or resentment, so its antonym is 'joy,' which represents happiness and pleasure. The other options (hurt, irk, huff) are synonyms or related to feelings of annoyance, not opposites.

The antonym of 'foremost' (meaning first in rank or position) is 'hindmost' (meaning last or at the back). While 'unimportant' may imply lesser significance, it is not a direct antonym of 'foremost' in terms of position or order.

The word 'recondite' means something little known or obscure. Its antonym is 'manifest,' which means clear or obvious, making option B correct. The other options (Hermetic, Pedantic, Occult) do not mean the opposite of recondite.

The word 'nebulous' means vague or unclear. Its antonym is 'apparent,' which means clear or obvious, making option B the correct choice.

The word 'gumption' means initiative, resourcefulness, or courage. Its antonym is 'apathy,' which means lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, making option A the correct choice.

The word 'quiescent' means inactive or at rest, so its antonym is 'active,' which means engaged or in motion. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The word 'inordinate' means excessive or unusually large. Its antonym is 'moderate,' which means within reasonable limits or not excessive. The other options do not convey the opposite meaning.

The word 'deviant' refers to something that deviates from the norm or standard. The antonym is 'regular,' which means conforming to the usual or expected pattern. Other options like 'bent,' 'devious,' and 'atypical' do not mean the opposite of 'deviant.'

The word 'ductile' means flexible or easily shaped. Its antonym is 'stiff', which means rigid or not easily bent, making option C correct.

The word 'docile' means easily taught, led, or managed; submissive. Its antonym is 'unyielding,' which means not giving way to pressure or persuasion, thus the opposite of docile. The other options (pliable, pliant, quiet) are synonyms or related in meaning to docile, not antonyms.

The word 'wean' means to gradually detach or separate someone from a habit or dependency, especially from breastfeeding. Therefore, its antonym is 'attach,' which means to connect or join, the opposite of weaning.

The word 'garbled' means distorted or mixed up, so its antonym is 'unscramble,' which means to make clear or restore to the original form. Therefore, option B is correct.