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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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