Word of the Day - Insidious

What is the denotation of 'insidious'?

• a boring magic trick

• the state of getting stuck

• intended to trap or deceive

• angry

Which of the following is the best synonym for 'insidious'?

• fair

• obvious

• sincere

• sneaky

Which of the following sentences uses 'insidious' correctly?

• The insidious ninja did not succeed his mission because he sneezed, revealing his location.

• Cancer is an insidious disease that can creep up at any time in someone's life.

• I won the video game because the boss's weakness was not hidden, obvious, and insidious.

• The insidious elk are not very stealthy.

What part of speech is 'insidious'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

What does the root word 'sid' mean?

• sit

• stand

• lie down

• pounce