Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

They defaced the temple walls, destroyed holy books, and committed other sacrilegious acts.

  1. reverent

  2. impious

  3. riotous

  4. wicked
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sacrilegious means violating or disrespecting sacred things, showing irreverence toward what is considered holy. Impious means lacking respect for religion or god, which is the closest match. Reverent is actually the opposite, while riotous and wicked are too broad.

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