Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The doctors say that the majority of the people who attended the fest are ill due to eating of adulterated food.
Option 1: Spicy
Option 2: Lascivious
Option 3: Contaminated
Option 4: Damp
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Correct Answer: Contaminated
Solution : The correct choice is the t hird option.
Contaminated refers to something that has been corrupted, polluted, or made impure by the presence of harmful or undesirable substances.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Spicy refers to food that has a strong, hot, or pungent flavour due to the presence of spices.
- Lascivious means someone or something that is inclined to be overtly sexual or lewd. It's often used to refer to behaviours or desires that are considered lustful or indulge in excessive sexual desires.
- Damp means something that is slightly wet or moist, often because of humidity or the presence of a small amount of liquid.
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