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High School Placement Test (Page 32 )

Updated On: 7-Oct-2026

An antonym for “munificent” is __________.

  1. stingy
  2. brawny
  3. strengthened
  4. compact
  5. relaxed

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The word “munificent” literally means “gift-giving.” More properly speaking, the English definition is, “the character quality of being very lavish and generous.” One could say, “Uncle Peter was extremely munificent to all of his relatives. Since he had no children of his own, he spent his extra money more lavishly among his other relatives.” In contrast with this, only “stingy” indicates a lack of generosity.



An antonym for “moderate” is __________.

  1. political
  2. argumentative
  3. exceptional
  4. recalcitrant
  5. unfitting

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

When something is moderate, it is “in the middle.” A “moderately hot” beverage is one that is “relatively hot” – not too hot, not too cold. A “moderate opinion” is one that is not extreme – not (for example) too conservative, not too liberal. The key notion associated with moderation is that of being “in the middle” and not being extreme.
While many of the options are perhaps related to immoderation – for instance, argumentation and being too political – only “exceptional” is directly opposed to “moderate.” When something is “exceptional” it is unusual and “stands out” – which is quite the opposite of being moderate.



An antonym for “uninitiated” is __________.

  1. foreign
  2. milieu
  3. instructed
  4. novice
  5. gregarious

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

To initiate an action is to begin to undertake it, as when someone “initiates the warning sequence in response to a fire.” The word can be used also to describe the process of beginning to teach someone how to do some task or to live in some group. Rights of “initiation” bring people into the beginning of some kind of activity or lifestyle. The “uninitiated” are those who have not been so instructed or (perhaps) inducted into the lifestyle or activity. The only real antonym among the options provided is “instructed.”



An antonym for “rational” is __________.

  1. fractional
  2. illogical
  3. inquiry
  4. decimal
  5. idiosyncratic

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

When something is “rational,” is reasonable and makes sense according to logical thought. Thus, in contrast to rationality, one can speak of being illogical, meaning that such a person does not think in a coherent manner that is communicable. An illogical person is irrational, that is, not reasonable.



An antonym for “hesitant” is __________.

  1. thorough
  2. arrogant
  3. determined
  4. questionable
  5. prideful

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Likely you know the word “hesitant” or at least the related “hesitate.” To be “hesitant” is merely to be in a state of doubt or uncertainty regarding a potential undertaking or course of action. For instance, you could say, “Thomas was hesitant to read the book; he doubted the credibility of the author and did not want to waste his time parsing through half-truths and outright lies.” In contrast to being hesitant, someone who is “determined” is certain that a given decision should be made. Such a person has no hesitations – at least the he or she expresses explicitly.



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