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The word 'ingenious' means clever, original, and inventive, which aligns closely with 'resourceful'. 'Artless' means lacking skill or sophistication, 'alien' means foreign or unfamiliar, and 'none of these' is incorrect. Therefore, 'resourceful' is the correct synonym.

The word 'obstreperous' means noisy and difficult to control, so the synonym 'Noisy' (option C) is correct. The other options do not match the meaning of 'obstreperous'.

Both 'Quarrel' and 'Fight' are antonyms of 'Peace' as they represent conflict or disagreement, which is the opposite of peace. Therefore, option C ('Both') correctly identifies both words as antonyms.

The word 'reprisal' means an act of retaliation or revenge, making 'Retaliation' the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word 'Paramount' means 'more important than anything else; supreme.' Therefore, 'Supreme' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The antonym of 'Loyalty' is 'Betrayal' because loyalty means faithfulness and allegiance, while betrayal means violation of trust or faithfulness.

The word 'zest' means enthusiasm or keen enjoyment. Its antonym is 'reluctance,' which means unwillingness or hesitation, making option C the correct opposite. The other options (pleasure, relish, guest) do not represent opposites of 'zest.'

The word 'reprieve' means to delay or cancel a punishment, especially a sentence of death, which aligns closely with 'pardon' as both imply forgiveness or relief from punishment. 'Retaliation' and 'convict' have opposite or unrelated meanings.

A tautology is a statement that repeats the same idea unnecessarily, so its antonym is 'brevity,' which means expressing something concisely without repetition. The other options do not correctly represent the opposite of tautology.

The word 'smear' means to spread or apply a substance messily or unevenly, which is synonymous with 'daub'. 'Polish' means to make something smooth or shiny, which is not a synonym of 'smear'.