Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
His reputation has been ___ by these foolish acts.
Option 1: increased
Option 2: decreased
Option 3: retrieved
Option 4: tainted
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Correct Answer: tainted
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Tainted : Contaminated or spoiled, usually by something undesirable or impure.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Increased : Made larger in size, quantity, or degree.
Decreased : Made smaller in size, quantity, or degree.
Retrieved : Regained or recovered something, often information or an item.
Tainted : Contaminated or spoiled, usually by something undesirable or impure.
The complete sentence should be: "His reputation has been tainted by these foolish acts."
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