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The bombardment of Hiroshima is one of the blackest crimes against humanity. (Guess the meaning of the word 'black' in this sentence.)
Correct Answer
Extremely evil, wicked, or heinous
Exercise: Thinking about Language I | Q: 3 | (Page 9)
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Explanation
In the context of the sentence, 'black' is used to describe a crime that is deeply immoral and horrible. Just as 'black' can mean 'very depressing/without hope' in other contexts, here it signifies something profoundly evil or wicked.