Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part.

The coach followed a devious course to its destination.

  1. difficult

  2. short-cut

  3. straight

  4. winding

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of a 'course' or path, 'devious' means indirect or circuitous. 'Winding' is the best synonym for a path that is not straight.

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