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ANTONYM EXAM / FIVE CHOICES

Choose the closest opposite.

10 questions. Consider the intended sense of each word. Choose one answer, A through E, before checking the explanations.

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1Egregious (outstandingly bad): Leaving the main evidence unread was an egregious failure in the fictional investigation. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
2Ephemeral (lasting only briefly): The ephemeral display vanished as soon as the sun melted its thin ice. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
3Erudite (having extensive learned knowledge): The erudite historian could explain the obscure references without consulting a book. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
4Exacerbate (make an existing problem worse): A second misunderstanding would exacerbate the already bitter dispute. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
5Exculpate (clear from blame): The recovered record helped exculpate the falsely accused caretaker. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
6Extraneous (not relevant or necessary): The editor removed extraneous details that did not help explain the argument. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
7Extrinsic (originating outside something): The sculpture's sale price reflected extrinsic influences such as changing fashion. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
8Fastidious (very hard to satisfy about detail): The fastidious inspector rejected tiny imperfections that most people would overlook. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
9Fecund (capable of abundant production): The gardener praised the fecund soil that supported an unusually rich harvest. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
10Fervid (intensely enthusiastic): The fervid supporter spoke about the modest project with extraordinary passion. Which option is most nearly opposite in this use?
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