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High School Placement Test (Page 27 )

Updated On: 7-Oct-2026

An antonym for “ebony” is __________.

  1. viscous
  2. skeletal
  3. organic
  4. white
  5. gelatinous

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Ebony is a very dark brown or black type of tree or the timber taken from it, though it is often used as a noun that means “a very dark brown or black color.” Thus, the best antonym for this word is “white” – as simple as that might seem! Definitely do not read “ebony” as having anything to do with “bones.” Otherwise, you will start to consider all of the other trap answers, which are far from correct.



An antonym for “elite” is __________.

  1. common
  2. regal
  3. forgotten
  4. advanced
  5. aristocratic

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The word “elite” is related to the word “elect,” which means “select or chosen.” Such people are either the best in a group or at least believe themselves to be. In contrast to such people, one finds the mere “common run of humanity” – those ordinary people who are not members of the elect.
While such persons might be forgotten, the best antonym for “elite” is “common,” which captures the sense of “not elite, chosen, select, grand, and / or talented.” Do not be tempted to select “aristocratic” or “regal.” These are trying to trick you into choosing potential synonyms.



An antonym for “emaciated” is __________.

  1. horrid
  2. svelte
  3. gorgeous
  4. plump
  5. continent

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Someone who is “emaciated” is extremely thin, perhaps because of malnutrition. Although it is somewhat simple, “plump” is the best antonym for this, as it is the only option that is opposed to the sense of being extremely thin.



An antonym for “disproportionate” is __________.

  1. crooked
  2. ridiculous
  3. equal
  4. unmeasured
  5. sizable

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Something that is “disproportionate” is either too large or small in comparison with something else. For instance, one could say, “The growth of the stock price was disproportionately higher than the growth in the company’s profit, which was increasing in very humble increments.” Among the options provided, the best contrast to such “disproportion” is “equality,” or “equal.”



An antonym for “enlighten” is __________.

  1. confound
  2. bore
  3. advertise
  4. regulate
  5. teach

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

When something is enlightening, it gives knowledge or insight into a topic. To “enlighten” is to give such knowledge. In contrast to this, “to confound” someone is to cause confusion. The word comes from the Latin for “to mix with.” The “con-” prefix means “with” and the “-found” portion of this word is related to the “-fus-” portion of “confuse” or “confusion.”



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