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

In the following questions,choose the word which is the exact $OPPOSITE$ of the given word:
$CAPACIOUS$

In the following question,choose the word which is the exact $OPPOSITE$ of the given word:
$FICKLE$

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

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

Select the word or phrase which is closest to the $OPPOSITE$ in meaning of the highlighted word or phrase.
The chairman $initiated$ the proceedings with a brief speech.