Multiple choice Directions: Choose the synonym for the word in bold. Virtue Poetic Repulsiveness Morality Depravity Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Virtue refers to moral excellence, goodness, or righteous behavior. Morality is the closest synonym as it relates to principles of right and wrong conduct. Poetic refers to poetry, repulsiveness and depravity are opposite in meaning to virtue.