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High School Placement Test (Page 26 )

Updated On: 7-Oct-2026

“Odious” is the opposite of __________.

  1. loathsome
  2. abhorrent
  3. attractive
  4. vile

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

"Abhorrent," "vile," and "loathsome" are synonyms of odious. Odious means unequivocally detestable, while "attractive" means providing pleasure or delight.



“Paragon” is the opposite of __________.

  1. exemplar
  2. epitome
  3. apotheosis
  4. flaw

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

"Epitome," "apotheosis," and "exemplar" are synonyms of paragon. "Paragon" means an ideal instance or a perfect embodiment of a concept, while "flaw" is a feature that mars the perfection of something.



“Petty” is the opposite of __________.

  1. frivolous
  2. greater
  3. lesser
  4. minor

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

"Minor," "lesser," and "frivolous" are synonyms of petty. "Petty" means of little or no importance, while "greater" means to be of a high degree or importance.



An antonym for “sapid” is __________.

  1. bland
  2. drained
  3. exhausted
  4. filled
  5. exciting

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Something that is sapid has a strong, pleasant taste. The best antonym for this word would be “bland,” which means uninteresting or – more appropriate for this antonym – mildly flavored or flavorless. Do not confuse “sapid” with “sapped,” which can mean “drained of energy.”



An antonym for “dull” is __________.

  1. stimulating
  2. whittled
  3. rounded
  4. stupid
  5. foolish

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Something that is dull lacks excitement. The meaning is often transferred to apply to a person who is “plodding” or unexciting, generally implying that such a person does not have much in the way of intellectual capacities. There is nothing among the options provided that given an antonym for this latter sense of “dull,” so it must be used in the former. (Note that “foolish” and “stupid” are trap answers trying to get you to choose a potential synonym – not an antonym). The opposite of “lacking excitement” is well captured by the common word “stimulating,” which means “arousing interest or excitement.”



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