Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Alive

The correct answer is Dead.

Explanation:

The word "Alive" refers to something that is living, not dead, or full of life and activity.

An antonym is a word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word. The direct opposite of being alive is being dead.

Analysis of Options:

1. Spry: Active, lively, or energetic (similar in meaning to alive).

2. Wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment (unrelated).

3. Dead: No longer living; deprived of life. This is the exact antonym of Alive.

4. Animated: Full of life or excitement; lively (synonym of alive).

Therefore, Dead is the most appropriate antonym for Alive.