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High School Placement Test (Page 24 )

Updated On: 7-Oct-2026

“Cacophony” is the opposite of __________.

  1. harmony
  2. discord
  3. noise
  4. harshness

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

"Noise," "discord," and "harshness" are synonyms of cacophony. "Cacophony" is a harsh discordance of sound. "Harmony" is consistent, orderly, or pleasant arrangement of parts.



“Candid” is the opposite of __________.

  1. impartial
  2. honest
  3. biased
  4. forthright

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

"Blunt," "impartial," and "forthright" are synonyms of candid. "Candid" means frank, outspoken, open, and sincere. "Biased" means having or showing prejudice, or not being open.



“Cogitate” means the opposite of __________.

  1. brainstorm
  2. disregard
  3. conceive
  4. ponder

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

"Ponder," "conceive," and "brainstorm" are synonyms of cogitate. "Cogitate" means to think hard, ponder, or meditate about a problem. "Disregard" means to pay no attention to something.



“Innocuous” means the opposite of __________.

  1. banal
  2. injurious
  3. inoffensive
  4. insipid

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

"Banal," "insipid," and "inoffensive" are synonyms of innocuous. "Innocuous" means unlikely to cause harm or injury, while "injurious" means harmful.



“Ire” is the opposite of __________.

  1. calm
  2. annoyance
  3. exasperation
  4. displeasure

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

"Annoyance," "displeasure," and "exasperation" are synonyms of ire. "Ire" means anger, while "calm" means peaceful.



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