Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one.WICKED:
Correct answer: B. Evil
- A. Good
- B. Evil
- C. Excellent
- D. Luxury
Explanation
Wicked means evil or morally wrong. Good means that which is morally right; righteousness, so totally opposite. Evil means profoundly immoral and wicked, so very similar. Excellent and luxury mean extremely good; outstanding and a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense respectively, so totally different meanings. So option B is correct.
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