Question

Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SACRILEGE

• A. Offering sacrifice
• B. Privilege
• C. Blasphemy
• D. Being sacred

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

'Sacrilege' means treating something holy or important without respect. E.g. Muslims consider it sacrilege to wear shoes inside a mosque. 'Privilege' means an opportunity to do something special. 'Blasphemy' means doing something that shows you do not God or religion. 'Sacred' means considered to be holy and deserving respect.

Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the word.