From the given options, select the OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word:

"Stringent"

Vehement

The word "stringent" means strict, precise, or demanding high standards. To find the opposite, we should look for a word that means less strict or lenient.

Option 1: "Vehement" means showing strong feeling or intensity, and it doesn't mean the opposite of stringent.

Option 2: "Severe" is similar in meaning to stringent, as it implies a high degree of strictness or seriousness, so it is not the opposite.

Option 3: "General" doesn't mean the opposite of stringent. It means something that is not specific or detailed.

Option 4: "Lenient" means being permissive, showing mercy, or being less strict. This is the opposite of "stringent," so Option 4 is the correct choice.