Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word.
They had an insipid conversation.

A) curious
B) loud
C) argumentative
D) lively

Answer 1

Hint: Insipid is an adjective which means to lack enthusiasm, energy and vigour.

Complete answer:

From the hint given to us, we know that insipid means to lack enthusiasm, energy and vigour. We also know that it is an adjective. Hence, we can infer that the opposite of insipid must mean full of energy, enthusiasm and vigour.
Curious means to be inquisitive. It is an adjective. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence, option A is not the correct answer.
Loud means something at a very high volume. It is an adjective. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence, option B is not the correct answer.
Argumentative means showing a tendency to argue or debate. It is an adjective. We observe that it does not match the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence, option C is not the correct answer.
Lively means are full of life, energy, enthusiasm and vigour. It is an adjective. We observe that it matches the meaning of the opposite word, which we had inferred. Hence, we can conclude that option D is the correct answer.

Note: The other meaning of insipid is bland and tasteless. However, that meaning does not fit the given context of the question.