Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
A factory manufacturing illicit liquor was unearthed by the police yesterday.

• A. poisonous
• B. unlawful
• C. intoxicating
• D. cheap

Answer 1

The correct option is B unlawful

Option B: 'Illicit' means 'forbidden by law, rules or custom'.

'Unlawful' means 'not allowed by law'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Poisonous' means 'capable of causing death or illness if consumed'.

Option C: 'Intoxicating' means 'make someone lose control over their consciousness or behaviour'.

Option D: 'Cheap' means 'low in price or quality'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'illicit'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.