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Solution:

  • Shallow implies lack of depth (whether in water or in thought),
  • Restive implies being agitated or uneasy, which suggests the opposite of calmness or stillness— indicating deeper turmoil or complexity than the "shallow" state.

Opposite words: Limitless, Restive, Profound, Navigable, Abysmal, Vast.

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Sly
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  • Sly means being crafty, cunning, or deceitful—someone who is clever in a secretive or underhanded way.
  • Artless means innocent, without guile, or simple—lacking deceit or craftiness.

Therefore, "artless" is the opposite of "sly," because while sly implies trickery or cleverness for personal gain, artless means straightforward, sincere, and unpretentious.

Opposite words: Honest, Frank, Candid, Artless, Ingenuous, Natural.

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Wither
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Solution:

  • Wither means to shrink, dry up, or lose vitality—usually referring to plants or something losing its strength or vitality over time.
  • Flourish, on the other hand, means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially when conditions are good.

Thus, "flourish" is the antonym of "wither" because it represents thriving and thriving growth, while "wither" represents decline and decay.

Opposite words: Flourish, Thrive, Prosper, Burgeon, Proliferate, Ameliorate.

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A eulogy is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, typically given at a funeral or memorial service.

On the other hand, defamation refers to the act of damaging someone's good reputation by making false and harmful statements about them. It is the opposite of a eulogy because defamation involves speaking ill of someone, whereas a eulogy involves speaking highly of them.

Opposite words: Censure, Blame, Reprimand, Defamation, Indictment, Condemnation.

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Superficial
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The word "superficial" refers to something that is shallow, surface-level, or lacking depth in understanding, meaning, or substance.

On the other hand, "profound" means something that has deep meaning, significance, or intensity. It is the opposite of superficial because it refers to something that is deep, insightful, and full of depth.

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he word "focus" refers to directing attention or concentration on a specific object, idea, or activity. It involves bringing together elements toward a central point or maintaining concentrated attention.

The antonym of "focus" would be a word that suggests scattering, spreading out, or dispersing attention or effort in different directions. "Disperse" means to scatter or distribute things widely, opposite of concentrating or focusing. 

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The correct antonym for trite would be a word that suggests freshness, vibrancy, or excitement. "Zesty" fits this description perfectly. "Zesty" means lively, energetic, or full of flavor, often used to describe something with a strong, fresh, or stimulating quality (like zesty food or a zesty personality). It conveys the opposite of triteness, which is associated with dullness and lack of originality.

Opposite words: Lively, Resilient, Zesty, Racy, Volatile.