Question

iv. antonyms circle the item that means the opposite of the boldface word 17. miscellaneous facts a. irrelevant b. odd c. interesting d. identical 18. my peevish mood a. agreeable b. serious c. irritable d. talkative 19. goading the mob a. joining b. restraining c. inciting d. assembling 20. indulge a childs every whim a. anticipate b. gratify c. deny d. study

Explanation:

1. "irrelevant" means not connected or applicable, while "identical" means exactly the same. "Identical" is the opposite - related word here.
2. "peevish" means irritable or ill - tempered, and "agreeable" means pleasant or willing to agree. "Agreeable" is the antonym.
3. "goading" means provoking or urging on, and "restraining" means holding back or controlling. "Restraining" is the opposite.
4. "indulge" means to allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something, and "deny" means to refuse to give or allow. "Deny" is the antonym.

Answer:

1. d. identical
2. a. agreeable
3. b. restraining
4. c. deny