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

Vicious means cruel and wicked.

• Correct answer - wicked: it has the same meaning as Vicious.
• deceiving: misleading - wrong, it does not mean the same as Vicious.
• gentle: mild and kind - wrong, it does not mean the same as Vicious.
• of virtues: relating to good qualities - wrong, it does not mean the same as Vicious.