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    Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below. debased
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    Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
    debased

    A.

    corrupted

    B.

    unamenable

    C.

    aggrandize

    D.

    amenable

    Correct option is A


    The correct synonym of the given word is (a) corrupted.

    • Given word: debased means reduced in quality or value; morally degraded; made impure. (Hindi meaning: पतित / दूषित / अवमूल्यित)
    • Example: He was criticized for debased behaviour in public.
    • Correct answer word: corrupted means made dishonest, immoral, or impure; spoiled from an original state. (Hindi meaning: भ्रष्ट / दूषित)
    • Example: The official was corrupted by greed and power.
    • Synonyms of debased: degraded, corrupted, tainted, lowered.
    • Antonyms of debased: purified, elevated, ennobled, improved.

    Meanings of other options:

    • (b) Unamenable: not willing to cooperate or be controlled. (Hindi meaning: असहयोगी)
    • (c) Aggrandize: to increase power, status, or importance. (Hindi meaning: बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर दिखाना / महिमा बढ़ाना)
    • (d) Amenable: willing to cooperate; responsive. (Hindi meaning: सहयोगी / मानने वाला)

    So the correct answer is (a)

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