Question

based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word heinous in the sentence? the villain in the movie was truly heinous; he was willing to ruin other people’s lives to gain power. options: hateful, notorious, powerful, sneaky

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "heinous", we analyze the context: the villain ruined others' lives for power, showing extreme evil. "Hateful" fits as it implies deserving hatred due to such actions. "Notorious" is about being well - known (usually for bad), "powerful" is about strength, and "sneaky" is about being sly—none match as well as "hateful" here.

Answer:

A. hateful