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Choose the word synonym for the following word-
RIBALD
a. Vulgar
b. Attractive
c. Refined
d. Indifferent

Answer
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Hint : The dictionary meaning of the word "ribald" is talking about sex in a rude but humorous way. For example : A ribald comment.

Complete answer:
Ribald is vulgar or indecent in speech, language etc., coarsely mocking, abusive, irreverent, scurrilous. For example : He is a ribald person.
Now, we will examine all the given options to find out the correct answers :
Option 'a' Vulgar. Vulgar not having or showing good judgement about what is attractive or appropriate, not polite or well behaved. For example : He is a vulgar person.
Option ‘b’ Attractive. Attractive means that pleases or interests you, that you like. For example: An attractive part of the country.
Option 'c' Refined. Refined means (used about a substance) that has been made pure by having other substances taken out of it. For example : Refined food edibles are good for health.
Option 'd' Indifferent. Indifferent means not interested in nor caring about somebody/something. For example : The manager of the shop seemed indifferent to our complaints.
As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. The synonym of the given word "ribald" is "vulgar". Hence, option 'a' is the correct option.

Note : To find out the exact synonym of any word you need to know the exact meaning of the word.
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