Which word describes someone who is guilty of betrayal or deception, or something that is dangerous or harmful?

• A. Mangled
• B. Ausocious
• C. Treacherous
• D. In Absentia

Answer: (C)

This word captures both ideas: someone who betrays or deceives, and something that is dangerous or harmful. When you call a person treacherous, you’re saying they’re untrustworthy and capable of betrayal. It also broadens to describe risks that aren’t obvious at first—like a treacherous road that looks fine but hides danger, or a treacherous plan that could backfire. That 双-meaning makes it the best fit for both parts of the prompt.

Mangled describes severe physical damage, not betrayal or danger in the sense of risk. In Absentia means in the absence, which doesn’t relate to deceit or danger. Ausocious isn’t a standard English word, so it wouldn’t correctly convey the intended idea.