2024 · Q82
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Psychological problems among the youth can be attributed to the **pernicious** influence of the Internet.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aharmful
- Binnocuous
- Cpositive
- Dtricky
Explanation
Pernicious means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Harmful is the nearest in meaning. Innocuous and positive are opposites, and tricky misses the sense of damage. So A is the answer.