pariah
Pronunciation
Noun
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A person who is despised or avoided by others; an outcast.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
outcast
exile
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Which word fits the gap? "After the scandal, he became a _____ in the industry."
Answer: pariah
In your own words, what does "pariah" mean?
A person who is despised or avoided by others; an outcast.
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