Question

What is the connotation of the word brutal in this context?

“Rising sea levels, melting sea ice, and warmer air that holds more moisture are a recipe for brutal sea storms that have already washed away chunks of shoreline.”

a. continuous
c. harsh
b. dangerous
d. none of these


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

Answer: C, harsh

Explanation: While dangerous could work also, harsh fits more with the definition of brutal.