Choose the closest meaning of the English adjective “risqué”.
Question and options
Choose the closest meaning of the English adjective “risqué”.
Slightly humorous
Slightly improper
Slightly risky
Very risky
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Slightly improper
Risqué means bordering on impropriety or indecency, often in a sexually suggestive way. Slightly improper is the closest meaning; the word does not simply mean dangerous or humorous.
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