Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Atrocious”?

Atrocious means extremely cruel or brutal.

• Correct answer - brutal: it has the same meaning as Atrocious.
• prudent: careful and sensible - wrong, it does not mean the same as Atrocious.
• perceptive: quick to notice - wrong, it does not mean the same as Atrocious.
• discerning: having good judgement - wrong, it does not mean the same as Atrocious.