Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the key word. Catholic

  1. regional

  2. universal

  3. local

  4. sinister

  5. heavenly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Catholic (lower-case c) means universal, comprehensive, or broad-minded - covering all things or people. This derives from the Greek 'katholikos'. 'Universal' is the direct synonym. The religious term 'Catholic' comes from this meaning of universal church.

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