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"Vehemently" means doing something with great force, passion or intense feeling. While "vehemently" implies heat and passion, "coldly" implies a lack of emotion, passion or intensity, making it the most appropriate antonym in this context.

"Natives" refers to people born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth. The opposite is "foreigners," which refers to people who come from a different country or place.

Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail and being very careful. The direct opposite is "careless," which implies a lack of attention or thought.

To "anger" someone is to make them feel strong displeasure or hostility. The most direct opposite is to "please" someone, meaning to give them pleasure or satisfaction. However, in a context that relates to the gods, "appeased" is the better answer. Action is taken (like a sacrifice or prayer) to specifically remove that anger and bring the gods back to a neutral or favourable state.

"Chastised" means to rebuke or punish severely. To be "honoured" is the opposite, as it involves giving someone public respect or an award for their efforts.

"Facile" describes an argument or theory that is too simple and ignores the true complexities of an issue. Therefore, "complex" is the appropriate opposite.

"Flexible" means ready and able to change or adapt. "Rigid" means unable to bend or be forced out of shape.

"Immanent" refers to something existing or operating within; "transcendent" refers to something that exists beyond or above a physical limit.

The "protagonist" is the leading character. The "antagonist" is the character who actively opposes the protagonist.

"Porous" means having spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass (metaphorically, security gaps). "Impermeable" means not allowing fluid to pass through.

If an argument or theory "holds water," it means it is valid, logical or can stand up to scrutiny. When we say excuses "don't hold water," we mean they are inconsistent or unbelievable. They "leak" because they aren't solid enough to be true.

The sentence uses the idiom "hush money," which refers to money paid to someone to prevent them from revealing potentially damaging or illegal information. It means that he bribed to get the job.

To "throw in the towel" is a common idiom meaning to admit defeat or to stop trying to do something because you know you cannot succeed. This phrase comes from boxing; when a fighter's coach sees their athlete is too injured or exhausted to continue, they literally throw a towel into the ring to signal a forfeit.

To "tighten one's belt" is an idiom that means to live more frugally or spend less money than usual

"A load of crap" is a vulgar slang idiom used to describe something that is perceived as nonsense or of very poor quality.