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Which of the following alternatives provides the most similar meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage? **Egregious**

1. Only (I) and (II)
2. Only (II) and (III)
3. Only (I), (II) and (IV)
4. All are correct

Correct answer: All are correct

Solution

"Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or flagrant. The words flagrant, heinous, nefarious, and atrocious are all near-synonyms in this context.

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