Correct option is D
The correct antonym of the given word is
(d) Paragon.
Given word – Knave: A
dishonest,
unprincipled man; a
rogue or
scoundrel;
धोखेबाज़/दुष्ट व्यक्ति. Often implies deceitful, crafty behaviour for personal gain.
Example (Knave): Only a
knave would betray his closest friends for money.
Correct answer word – Paragon: A
model of excellence or perfection; someone who embodies the
highest virtue/quality;
उत्कृष्टता का आदर्श/मिसाल. As an opposite to a dishonest rogue, a
paragon denotes laudable moral and exemplary character.
Example (Paragon): She is a
paragon of integrity and fairness.
Synonyms (Knave): rogue, scoundrel, cheat, reprobate.
Antonyms (Knave):
paragon, saint, exemplar, man of honor.
Meanings of all the other given options:
•
Shady — suspicious/dubious;
संदेहास्पद/धूर्त (near
synonym of
knave, not antonym).
•
Fuzzy — unclear/blurred;
धुंधला/अस्पष्ट (unrelated to moral character).
•
Dark — lacking light/gloomy;
अँधेरा/काला; metaphorically sinister but not an antonym of
knave.
•
Paragon — model of excellence;
आदर्श/मिसाल (
antonym of
knave).
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