His intentions are <u>insidious</u>.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. pious
- B. inadvertent
- C. deceitful ✓
- D. naive
Correct Answer: C. deceitful
Explanation
'Insidious' means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects, making 'deceitful' the nearest synonym.
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