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Select the word that best expresses the meaning of the highlighted word. A corrupt officer is a disgrace to the whole department.
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Select the word that best expresses the meaning of the highlighted word.
A corrupt officer is a disgrace to the whole department.

A.

Disgust

B.

Disturbance

C.

Scandal

D.

Shame

Correct option is D

The correct synonym of the given word is (d) shame.
• Given word – Disgrace:
Disgrace means loss of reputation, honor, or respect as the result of a dishonorable or unprincipled action.
(Hindi meaning: कलंक / अपमान / शर्म की बात)
Example:
His unethical actions brought disgrace to his entire family.
• Correct answer word – Shame:
Shame means a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior, directly corresponding to disgrace.
(Hindi meaning: शर्म / शर्मिंदगी)
Example:
It is a shame that such a talented artist stopped producing art.
• Synonyms of Disgrace: shame, dishonor, ignominy, discredit.
• Antonyms of Disgrace: honor, pride, credit, distinction.
Meanings of all the other given options:
• Disgust – A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval (घृणा)
• Disturbance – An interruption of a settled and peaceful condition (व्यवधान / अशांति)
• Scandal – An action or event regarded as legally or morally wrong and causing public outrage (कांड / अपवाद)

So the correct answer is (d)

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