Select the correct ANTONYM for: Intense

Answer:

Gentle

Explanation: "Intense" means strong, forceful, or extreme. "Gentle" means mild, soft, or not forceful; therefore they are opposites.

• Acute: Often means sharp or severe and can be similar to "intense," so it is not an antonym.

• Eager: Means enthusiastic or keen, which does not express the opposite quality of "intense."

• Hard: Refers to firmness or difficulty and is not the antonym of "intense."

Tip: To find an antonym, identify the core quality (degree, force, or intensity) and choose the word that expresses the opposite degree or quality.