For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. Giwa does odious things at times.

Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word closest in meaning to odious in the sentence "Giwa does odious things at times."

Explain the concept: Odious is an adjective meaning extremely unpleasant, hateful, or deserving strong dislike. It comes from the Latin odium, meaning hatred. Words with similar meanings include detestable, repulsive, offensive, and horrible.

Solution, step by step:

1. A. horrible: Horrible means very unpleasant or shocking. This is very close to odious. ✔
2. B. great: Great means large or impressive. It has no link to something hateful. ✘
3. C. strange: Strange means unusual. An action can be strange without being hateful, so this is not the meaning. ✘
4. D. pleasant: Pleasant is the opposite of odious. ✘

Answer: A. horrible

Tip: In "nearest in meaning" questions, first decide whether the word is positive or negative. Odious has a strong negative feel (think of "odium" = hatred), so you can immediately eliminate great and pleasant. Then pick the negative option that fits best. Also watch for opposites among the options, such as pleasant here, which are put there as traps.