Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word most similar in meaning to word given:

Baneful

  1. generous

  2. kindly

  3. ruinous

  4. severity
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Baneful means something that is harmful, destructive, or causing ruin - similar to 'baleful' and also derived from 'bane' meaning poison or destruction. 'Ruinous' is the correct synonym as it means causing ruin or serious damage. The other options are opposites or unrelated: generous and kindly mean benevolent, while severity is a noun not an adjective.

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