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Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the underlined word with its ANTONYM from the following options.
His father warned him not to use vulgar language at home.

  1. A
    decorous
  2. B
    ribald
  3. C
    impervious
  4. D
    licentious

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"Vulgar" means lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined, coarse, or offensive.
The antonym of vulgar is "Decorous", which means keeping in good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. Replacing "vulgar" with "decorous" would invert the meaning of the warning.

"Ribald" means referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irreverent way (synonym).

"Licentious" means promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters (near-synonym).

"Impervious" means unable to be affected by something.

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Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the underlined word with its ANTONYM from the following options.
His father warned him not to use vulgar language at home.
A
decorous
B
ribald
C
impervious
D
licentious

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