Which word is closest in meaning to "lenient"?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. merciful

  1. Step 1: A lenient person is not harsh in punishing or judging.
  2. Step 2: Merciful matches this meaning.
Answer
merciful.
Why not the others: Strict and cruel describe harshness, and strong is unrelated.

Practise more Vocabulary.

Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Psychometric Entrance Test (PET Israel) mock tests.