Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.

VENIAL

  1. good-natured

  2. humble

  3. pardonable

  4. susceptible to bribery

  5. pertaining to spring
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Venial means pardonable or forgivable (especially a minor sin). Good-natured means friendly, humble means modest, susceptible to bribery is corrupt, and pertaining to spring would be 'vernal' (a different word).

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