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

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

Choose one of the following options that means the 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.
$A$ $friendly$ dog met us at the farm gate.

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

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