Antonyms

The word 'sartorial' relates to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress, implying something stylish or related to fashion. Among the options, 'Inelegant' is the best antonym because it directly contrasts with the refined or stylish connotation of 'sartorial.' 'Homespun' means simple or homemade, which can be related but does not directly oppose sartorial style as clearly as 'inelegant.' Therefore, 'Inelegant' is a more precise antonym.

The antonym of 'parsimony' (extreme unwillingness to spend money) is 'generosity' (willingness to give or spend freely). The other options do not relate to the meaning of parsimony.

The antonym of 'ingest' (to take in food or drink) is 'disgorge' (to eject or throw out). The other options do not represent the opposite action of ingesting.

The word 'doleful' means sorrowful or mournful, so its antonym is 'vivacious,' which means lively and full of energy. The other options do not convey the opposite meaning of 'doleful.'

The word 'elated' means very happy or joyful. Its antonym is 'sad,' which means unhappy or sorrowful, making option C the correct choice.

The word 'frivolous' means not having any serious purpose or value. Its antonym is 'wise,' which implies having good judgment and seriousness. The other options (Trivial, Silly, Petty) are synonyms or related to frivolous, not antonyms.

The word 'Philistine' refers to a person who is uncultured or indifferent to culture and the arts. Therefore, its antonym is 'Cultured,' which means having good education, taste, and appreciation for culture.

The word 'prodigal' means wastefully extravagant or spending resources recklessly. Its antonym is 'thrifty,' which means using money and resources carefully and not wastefully. Therefore, option C is correct.

The word 'fallacious' means based on a mistaken belief or misleading. Its antonym is 'truthful,' which means honest and accurate, making option C correct.

The word 'curtail' means to reduce or cut short. Its antonym is 'prolong,' which means to extend in duration. The other options (cramp, chop, clip) are synonyms or related to cutting, not extending.

The word 'dexterous' means skillful or adept, so its antonym is 'inexpert,' which means lacking skill or proficiency. The other options do not represent opposites of 'dexterous.'

The word 'niggardly' means stingy or miserly, so its antonym is 'generous,' which means willing to give or share freely. The other options (chintzy, closefisted, skimpy) are synonyms or similar in meaning to 'niggardly,' not antonyms.

The word 'lucid' means clear or easy to understand. Its antonym is 'vague,' which means unclear or not clearly expressed, making option D the correct choice.

The word 'denigrate' means to criticize unfairly or disparage. Its antonym is 'boost,' which means to increase or improve, making option C correct. The other options (asperse, besmirch, vilify) are synonyms of denigrate, not antonyms.

The word 'enormous' means very large, so its antonym is 'tiny,' which means very small. The other options do not relate to size and therefore are incorrect as antonyms in this context.

The word 'tacit' means understood or implied without being stated openly. Its antonym is 'dictated,' which means explicitly stated or ordered. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The word 'senile' refers to showing signs of old age, especially mental decline. The antonym is 'alert,' which means mentally sharp and attentive, making option C correct.

The word 'mite' refers to something very small, so its antonym would be 'whole,' which implies something complete or entire, contrasting with the smallness implied by 'mite.' The other options (bit, bug, insect) are either synonyms or related terms, not antonyms.

The word 'stale' means something that is no longer fresh, especially food. Therefore, its antonym is 'fresh,' which means recently made or obtained and not spoiled.

The word 'elastic' means able to stretch and return to original shape. Its antonym is 'rigid,' which means stiff and not flexible. The other options describe qualities similar to elasticity or flexibility, so 'rigid' is the correct opposite.

The word 'harmonious' means forming a pleasing or consistent whole, often implying peace and agreement. Its antonym is 'hostile,' which means unfriendly or antagonistic, directly opposing harmony.

The word 'mammoth' means something very large or huge, so its antonym is 'small,' which means little in size. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

The word 'facetious' means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor. Its antonym is 'serious,' which means earnest or solemn, making option B correct.

The word 'Restoration' means the act of returning something to its original condition. 'Depredation' means the act of plundering or destroying, which is the opposite of restoration, making it the correct antonym.

The word 'dwarf' means something very small, so its antonym is 'giant,' which means something very large. Options B, C, and D are either synonyms or related words but do not directly serve as antonyms to 'dwarf.'