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Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the highlighted word with its ANTONYM from the following options. H
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Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the highlighted word with its ANTONYM from the following options.
His father warned him not to use vulgar language at home.

A.

decorous

B.

licentious

C.

impervious

D.

ribald

Correct option is A

Meaning of the word "vulgar":
Crude, offensive, or lacking good taste.
Synonyms: crude, coarse, indecent.
Antonyms: refined, decorous, tasteful.
Meanings of options:
· Decorous – polite, restrained, and proper in conduct.
· Licentious – immoral, sexually unrestrained.
· Impervious – not affected by something.
· Ribald – referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
Correct Answer: (a) decorous
"Vulgar" refers to offensive or crude language, and its antonym is decorous, which means proper and respectful.
Other options either reinforce the vulgarity or are irrelevant.
Example Sentence:
He always maintains a decorous tone in formal gatherings.

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