The police department's image was <u>tarnished</u> after the high-profile murder case
Directions: 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.
- A. enhanced
- B. tainted ✓
- C. restored
- D. assigned
Correct Answer: B. tainted
Explanation
To 'tarnish' means to lose luster or to damage the good reputation of something. 'Tainted' is the closest synonym.
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