Question

2.c: choose two directions: choose two words that best explain, define, or relate to each vocabulary word. 1. antagonist a. adversary b. opponent c. ally d. associate 2. antisocial a. alienated b. friendly c. focused d. introverted 3. antiseptic a. contaminated b. hygienic c. sterile d. polluted 4. contrast a. peaceful b. unified c. difference d. opposition 5. contradiction a. similarity b. discrepancy c. harmony d. conflict 6. counterbalance a. offset b. equalize c. disproportionate d. unfair 7. counterproductive a. competent b. ineffective c. unsuccessful d. adequate 8. obnoxious a. delightful b. feeble c. unpleasant d. offensive 9. obstinate a. stubborn b. adamant c. relaxed d. yielding 10. obstruct a. advance b. prevent c. assist d. restrict

Explanation:

Each pair of selected words are synonyms or closest in meaning to the target vocabulary term, matching the requirement to choose two best related words.

Answer:

1. antagonist: a. adversary, b. opponent
2. antisocial: a. alienated, d. introverted
3. antiseptic: b. hygienic, c. sterile
4. contrast: c. difference, d. opposition
5. contradiction: b. discrepancy, d. conflict
6. counterbalance: a. offset, b. equalize
7. counterproductive: b. ineffective, c. unsuccessful
8. obnoxious: c. unpleasant, d. offensive
9. obstinate: a. stubborn, b. adamant
10. obstruct: b. prevent, d. restrict