Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, select the option which is closest in meaning to the given question word.

Gruesome

  1. Murderous

  2. Bloody

  3. Horrible

  4. Pleasant
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gruesome means causing horror or disgust, extremely unpleasant, repellent, or shocking. It describes something that is very unpleasant or frightening to see, hear, or think about. The other options are incorrect: murderous means likely to kill, bloody means covered in blood, and pleasant means enjoyable.

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