Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
proceeding in a gradual way and secretly intending to cause harm
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. insidious.
1. benevolent-well meaning and kindly.
2. malevolent-having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
3. solvent-having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's debts.
4. insidious-proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.
As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of word it will be correct.