UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Synonyms

Choose the word closest in meaning to "egregious".

  1. A.dangerous
  2. B.corrupt
  3. C.evil
  4. D.cruel
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (evil)

Explanation

Egregious means outstandingly bad or shocking; of the options, 'evil' (very bad) is the nearest.