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‘Puissance’ means power or might. Its opposite is ‘powerlessness’ or lack of strength. Hence, the correct opposite term was ‘powerlessness’.

‘Manumit’ means to set free, especially from slavery. The opposite of freeing someone is to enslave them. Therefore, ‘enslave’ is the correct opposite.

‘Genuflect’ means to kneel down as a sign of respect or worship. The opposite of kneeling is to ‘stand erect’. Hence, ‘stand erect’ is the correct opposite.

‘Innocuous’ means harmless or not likely to cause damage. The opposite would be something harmful or poisonous. Therefore, ‘toxic’ is the correct opposite.

‘Baroque’ refers to something highly ornate, elaborate, or extravagant in style. Its opposite is something plain or unadorned. Therefore, ‘simple’ best expresses the opposite of ‘baroque’.

‘Myopic’ means short-sighted both literally and figuratively — lacking imagination or foresight. The opposite of being short-sighted is having foresight or vision. Hence, ‘visionary’ expresses the opposite meaning of ‘myopic’.

‘Nascent’ means just coming into existence or beginning to develop. The opposite would be something that is declining or disappearing. Therefore, ‘fading’ correctly expresses the opposite meaning of ‘nascent’.

‘Loll’ means to sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way. Its opposite would mean to move energetically or with vigour. Therefore, the correct opposite, originally option E (‘move vigorously’), expresses the reverse meaning of laziness and relaxation.

‘Turbulence’ means disorder, disturbance, or violent motion. Its opposite is calmness or peacefulness. Therefore, ‘tranquility’ correctly expresses the opposite meaning of ‘turbulence’.

‘Banal’ means lacking originality, boring, or commonplace. The opposite would be something original, striking, or interesting. Therefore, ‘arresting’ (original option E) would be the most appropriate opposite. Among the remaining, ‘elaborate’ may carry a related sense of distinctiveness, but ‘arresting’ is most precise.