Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word: HEINOUS
Correct answer: C. Odious
- A. Heroic
- B. Humorous
- C. Odious
- D. Hone
Explanation
The word 'heinous' is used to describe acts that are shockingly evil or wicked, often deserving of hate or contempt. Odious is the correct choice because it also implies something that is extremely unpleasant or deserving of disgust. The other options do not fit this context: Heroic suggests bravery or nobility, Humorous is about fun or laughter, and Hone means to sharpen or refine.
This question appeared on the UHS MDCAT 2013 paper, which you can sit online with every answer explained.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Synonyms
Synonyms are words with the same or a closely related meaning, but their usage, tone and grammatical form may differ. Questions require choosing the best equivalent for a word in isolation or in context, while avoiding near-synonyms that do not fit the sentence.
Practise Vocabulary
3,222 free Vocabulary MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask English questions like this
English is on 133 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Synonyms questions
Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:Vertex
Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:Plethora
Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:Facile
Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word: ILLICIT
Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word: MOTIF
Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word: INCULCATE