Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Wicked to a high degree.

a)Cruel
b)Hateful
c)Heinous
d)Abominable

Answer 1

Hint: Think of a word that has wicked as its synonym. A synonym is the words that have the same meaning.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 Wicked means someone who has morally corrupt intentions.
In questions like these, we begin by understanding the meaning of the word or the phrase given and then eventually move from one option to another, matching the meanings. The words with meanings most similar can be interchanged while conversing.
Cruel means someone who wilfully causes pain to others and has no space for consideration for others, this does not align with the meaning of the word in the question. Therefore, option a is incorrect.
Option b is incorrect because the word Hateful means someone who is very unpleasant or abhorrent. This explanation also does not settle well the meaning of wicked as no concept of morals is involved.
Heinous basically means evil, which is a clear synonym of the word in our question. So, option c is the correct answer.
Abominable is understood as something loathsome or detestable and therefore is not a suitable synonym for the word Wicked, so option d is also incorrect.

Note: For an easier understanding, keep replacing the alternatives and their meanings in a sentence.