Multiple choice Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word. BRUTAL Human Gentle Cruel Tender Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Brutal means savagely violent, cruel, or harsh. 'Cruel' is the correct synonym as both words describe causing pain or suffering. Human, gentle, and tender are all antonyms - they represent kindness and compassion, the opposite of brutality.