ill-gotten meaning ?
Correct answer: C. Acquired by illegal or unfair means
- A. No required
- B. Taken through legal way
- C. Acquired by illegal or unfair means
- D. Very ill
Explanation
Ill-gotten describes something obtained through dishonest, illegal, or unfair means, as in “ill-gotten wealth.” It does not mean physically ill.
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