Question

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

    Innocuous
    A Harmful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Safe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Harmless Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Beneficial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "innocuous" means harmless or not likely to cause any harm or injury.
    Harmful is the antonym, meaning something that causes harm or damage.
    Safe, harmless, and beneficial are all related in meaning to innocuous, not antonyms.
    Therefore, option 1 is the correct antonym.

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