Select the two words, one from each set, that have opposite meanings.maverick, powerful, rebelling | inept, conformist, lurid

1. Analyze the Sets

We have two sets of words to analyze for opposite meanings:

• Set 1: maverick, powerful, rebelling
• Set 2: inept, conformist, lurid

2. Identify Meanings

• Maverick: Someone who is independent and does not conform to norms or traditions.
• Powerful: Having great strength or influence.
• Rebelling: Resisting authority or control.

From Set 1, "maverick" and "rebelling" suggest nonconformity and independence.

• Inept: Lacking skill or ability; incompetent.
• Conformist: A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.
• Lurid: Very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect; can also describe sensational or shocking.

From Set 2, "conformist" is associated with conformity and following established norms.

3. Determine Opposites

From our analysis:

• The opposite of maverick (nonconformist) is conformist (someone who follows norms).
• The opposite of rebelling (defiance) also relates to conformist (following).

Final Answer

• From Set 1: maverick
• From Set 2: conformist

The final words with opposite meanings are maverick and conformist.