Please identify the word/s which is not similar in meaning to 'decadent'?
(A) degraded
(B) degenerate
(C) corrupt
(D) decreased
(E) debased
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (4) → (D) Only
The word "decadent" means morally or culturally declining, self-indulgent, or corrupt. It is associated with luxury, moral deterioration, and overindulgence.
(A) Degraded → Similar
- "Degraded" means lowered in quality, value, or dignity, which aligns with "decadent."
(B) Degenerate → Similar
- "Degenerate" means having declined in moral or physical qualities, which is a synonym for "decadent."
(C) Corrupt → Similar
- "Corrupt" means dishonest, immoral, or decayed, which is similar to "decadent."
(E) Debased → Similar
- "Debased" means reduced in quality or morality, which fits the meaning of "decadent."
(D) Decreased → Not similar
- "Decreased" simply means reduced in quantity or size and does not carry the moral or cultural decline implied by "decadent."