Question

2d word study
antonyms are pairs of words whose meanings are opposite or nearly opposite. rise and fall are antonyms. both words have to do with movement, but in opposite directions. circle two of four words that are antonyms in each group of four below.

1. timid
2. release
3. vacate
4. supreme
5. verdict
6. degrade
7. occupy
8. point
9. conceal
10. health

wealthy
detain
segregate
weighty
exhibit
violate
vacate
extend
persecute
poverty
supreme
campaign
immigrate
degrading
disaster
obey
boycott
shorten
unveil
wealth
arrogant
decide
integrate
lowest
triumph
declare
return
clasp
need
affection

Explanation:

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. We identify pairs based on this principle. For example, "release" means to set free and "detain" means to keep someone in custody, so they are antonyms.

Answer:

1. timid - arrogant
2. release - detain
3. occupy - vacate
4. supreme - lowest
5. disaster - triumph
6. violate - obey
7. extend - shorten
8. conceal - unveil
9. poverty - wealth