Question

Fill in the blank space with an antonym of the italicized word. 1. He couldn’t bear the cold of Alaska after living in the __________ of Texas. 2. He has been accused of theft, but we feel sure that after the trial he will be __________. 3. The water was calm until the high winds caused it to become __________. 4. The small coin is rare; the large one is __________. 5. We should try to love others, not __________ them. 6. Although the first effect of the drug is beneficial, the final effect is __________. 7. His private possessions won’t be sold at a __________ auction. 8. Now that you have the puzzle together, be careful or it will fall _________. 9. I admire an honest man, but I _________ a cheat. 10. The soldiers were vigilant in guarding one area but _________ in guarding another.

Answer 1

1. heat

2. acquitted, exonerated

3. rough

4. common

5. hate

6. harmful, toxic

7. public

8. apart

9. despise

10. careless

11. put

12. received

13. become

14. received

15. persuaded

16. make

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

1. cold: antonym - heat : a very hot weather.

2. accused: antonym - absolved : publicly declared not guilty or responsible for something.

3. calm (water): antonym - turbulent : turbulent air or water moves around a lot because of the wind.

4. rare: antonym - common : ordinary and not special in any way.

5. love : antonym - hate : deslike someone very much.

6. beneficial: antonym - harmful : causing or likely to cause harm.

7. private: antonym - public : allowing anyone to see what is happening.

8. together: antonym - apart (fall apart) : separated into many different parts.

9. admire: antonym - despise : to dislike someone very much.

10. vigilant: antonym - unwatchful : not paying careful attention; not being ready to deal with problems.