Q50
The police department’s image was tarnished after the high-profile murder case
- (a) enhanced
- (b) tainted
- (c) restored
- (d) assigned
NDA 2 2024 GAT, question 50
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Solution.
Answer: (b) tainted
- Tarnished means spoiled or stained, literally or figuratively.
- Tainted is the closest synonym, especially where reputation or quality has been damaged.