In the following question,choose the word which is the exact $OPPOSITE$ of the given word.
$PROVOCATION$

Select the word or phrase which is closest to the $OPPOSITE$ in meaning of the highlighted word or phrase.
Everything about him,especially his talkative nature,proclaims his $effeminacy$.

Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word:
Wretched

Select the word or phrase which is closest to the $OPPOSITE$ in meaning of the highlighted word or phrase.
In ancient India,scholars had no interest in political power or $material$ growth.

Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word:
Insipid

Choose the option that is the opposite in meaning to the given word:
Malicious