Which word means 'fresh and clean; uncorrupted'?

• A. Pristine
• B. Prodigal
• C. Proliferate
• D. Propriety

Answer: (A)

It’s about finding a word that conveys freshness, cleanliness, and being uncorrupted. Pristine captures that sense precisely: something in its original, untouched condition, clean and pure, free from any taint. That nuance makes it the right fit for “fresh and clean; uncorrupted.”

Think of pristine applied to a lake’s clear water, a white shirt immaculate in every fiber, or a reputation that remains unblemished. The other options pull in different directions: prodigal refers to extravagant spending or generosity, proliferate means to multiply rapidly, and propriety denotes proper behavior or decorum. Those senses don’t align with the idea of unspoiled freshness, so pristine is the best choice.