Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
PROMISCUOUS
A. Casual
B. Selective
C. Discriminate
D. Pure

Answer 1

Hint:The given word ‘promiscuous’ means without discrimination, involving indiscriminate mingling or associations, someone who has many romantic partners. Example: She left her husband who was promiscuous. We will look for an option which may mean the same as the given word.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to know the correct answer.
A. Casual: The word casual means unconcerned or relaxed, without any serious commitment, lack of devotion. Example: He was in a casual relationship with her. But she was genuinely committed to him. This option is similar in meaning to the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.
B. Selective: This word means something not ordinary, specific. Example: She is very selective when it comes to choosing apparels. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word, therefore this is an incorrect option.
C. Discriminate : This word means to differentiate, to be partial, to do injustice. Example: This is not an era, when you can discriminate between men and women. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word, therefore this is an incorrect option.
D. Pure: This word means something not adulterated. It means spotless, stainless, free from moral guilt. Example: She is a pure soul. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word, therefore this is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note: The word discriminate and pure are opposite in meaning to the word ‘promiscuous’, therefore they are antonyms of this word. Some synonyms of the word ‘promiscuous’ are immoral, wanton.
Example: One should not take immoral paths in life.