Antonyms

The antonym of 'Essential' is 'Optional,' meaning something that is not necessary. 'Trivial' means unimportant but does not directly oppose 'Essential' as clearly as 'Optional' does.

The word 'Humble' is the opposite of 'Bigsie' (a slang term meaning arrogant or boastful). 'Bigsie' implies someone who is proud or arrogant, so 'Humble' correctly represents the antonym.

The word 'withdraw' means to pull back or remove. Its antonym is 'advance,' which means to move forward or approach, making option B the correct choice.

The antonym of 'brevity' (meaning shortness or conciseness) is 'verbosity,' which means using more words than necessary or wordiness. Therefore, option B is correct.

The word 'reprobate' means morally unprincipled or wicked. Its antonym is 'virtuous,' which means having high moral standards. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The word 'chary' means cautious or wary. Its antonym is 'bold,' which means showing courage or willingness to take risks, the opposite of cautious. 'Careless' is related but implies negligence rather than the opposite of cautiousness.

The word 'demur' means to hesitate or show reluctance. Its antonym is 'accept,' which means to agree or consent without hesitation. Therefore, 'accept' is the correct opposite of 'demur.'

The word 'foible' means a minor weakness or flaw in someone's character. Its antonym is 'forte', which means a person's strong point or strength. Therefore, option C is correct.

The word 'perilous' means dangerous or risky. Its antonym is 'safe,' which means free from danger or risk. The other options do not relate to danger or safety.

The word 'gratuity' refers to a voluntary payment or tip given as a reward or recognition. Its antonym is best represented by a term that implies a deduction, penalty, or negative charge rather than a payment. Among the options, 'Disaccount' (though uncommon) aligns with the concept of a deduction or discount, which is essentially the opposite of an extra payment like a gratuity. Other options such as 'Annuity,' 'Stipend,' and 'Compensation' are all types of payments and thus not antonyms of gratuity. Therefore, 'Disaccount' is the most appropriate antonym among the given choices.

The word 'impartial' means unbiased or fair. Its antonym is 'biased,' which means showing prejudice or favoritism. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

A blemish is a flaw or imperfection, so its antonym is something that enhances or beautifies, such as an adornment. The other options either represent flaws or unrelated concepts.

The word 'raucous' means loud and harsh-sounding. Its antonym is 'subdued,' which means quiet and restrained, making option B the correct choice.

The word 'withdraw' means to take back or remove. Its antonym is 'advance,' which means to move forward or proceed, making option C the correct choice.

The word 'peevish' means easily irritated or bad-tempered. Its antonym is 'amiable,' which means friendly and pleasant. The other options do not represent the opposite meaning of 'peevish.'

The word 'acrimonious' means bitter or harsh in tone or manner. Its antonym is 'soothing,' which means calming or comforting, making option C the correct choice.

The word 'mendacious' means lying or untruthful. Its antonym is 'veracious,' which means truthful or honest. The other options do not relate to the meaning of mendacious.

The word 'malodorous' means having a bad or unpleasant smell. Its antonym is 'fragrant,' which means having a pleasant smell. The other options do not relate to smell or are not antonyms of 'malodorous.'

The antonym of 'Birth' is 'Death' because birth refers to the beginning of life, while death refers to the end of life. Options B and C ('End' and 'Conclusion') are related but less precise antonyms in this context, and 'All of the above' is incorrect since not all options are exact antonyms.

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

The word 'lugubrious' means looking or sounding sad and dismal. Its antonym is 'cheerful,' which means noticeably happy and optimistic, making option A correct.

The word 'felicitous' means well-chosen or appropriate. Its antonym is 'inopportune,' which means not occurring at a suitable time. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'felicitous.'

The antonym of 'artificial' is 'natural' because 'artificial' means made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, so 'natural' directly opposes this meaning.

The antonym of 'expand' is 'condense,' which means to make something denser or smaller in volume. The other options do not represent the opposite of 'expand.'

The word 'heartfelt' means sincere and deeply felt. Its antonym is 'insincere,' which means not expressing genuine feelings. The other options do not represent opposite meanings to 'heartfelt.'