Question
In the question, a highlighted word is given, which is
followed by three statements. You have to identify in which statement the highlighted word is incorrectly used and mark it as your answer Venal 1.   The witnesses had to be protected from angry mobs, and were depicted in popular prints and pamphlets as venal , corrupt and criminal 2.   Live a noble and venal life. Reviving past times in your old age will help you to enjoy your life again 3.   Prosperity has enervated them, corruption has debased them, and a venal populace has consummated their destruction.Solution
Meaning of ‘venal’ – that can readily be bribed or corrupted The word is correctly used in statements (1) and (3) Statement (2) – the context of the sentence talks about a noble life, ‘venal’ doesn’t support the context of the sentence. So, this is an incorrect option
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