Word choice for negative impact: select the verb that accurately describes harming a reputation. Sentence: The non-cooperative attitude of the members can only ____ the image of the society. Choose the option that best conveys damage to reputation.

Given data

• Sentence: The non-cooperative attitude of the members can only ____ the image of the society.
• Target meaning: negative effect on reputation or public image.

Concept/ApproachTarnish means to dull, stain, or damage reputation. The other options are positive or decorative in sense.

Option analysistarnish — directly means to harm or sully an image/reputation. ✅enhance — to improve/augment; opposite meaning. ❌embellish — to decorate/add details; not about reputational harm. ❌burnish — to polish/make shine; positive sense. ❌

Common pitfalls

• Choosing a word with positive connotation (enhance, burnish) when the clause clearly signals a negative consequence.

Final Answertarnish