Recent discussions regarding standardized test preparation for students in this district have hardened into two antagonistic positions.

Which is the best meaning for the word antagonistic in this sentence?

A) opposing

B) agreeing

C) pleasantly calm

D) ferociously angry

The answer is A: opposing

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a) opposing

Explanation:

Antagonism refers to the opposition of one individual, group, nation, or opinion against another.

In this case: "Recent discussions regarding standardised test preparation for students in this district have hardened into two antagonistic positions," antagonistic positions refers to two different or opposing positions / considerations in regard to the standardised test preparations.

Therefore, the answer would be a) opposing