Most celebrities usually have a tinge of dishonour in their life.

Analyze the question: The underlined word is "tinge". You need the option closest in meaning to it. (The underlined word is not marked in your text, but "tinge" is the obvious candidate: "a tinge of dishonour".)

Explain the concept: "Tinge" can be a noun or a verb.

• As a noun, it means a slight trace, touch, or hint of something (a tinge of sadness, a tinge of red).
• As a verb, it means to colour slightly.

So in this sentence, "a tinge of dishonour" means a slight trace or touch of dishonour in their lives.

Go through the options:

• A. tint: means a slight colour or shade, or a faint trace of something. It is the closest synonym of "tinge", and the two words are often used interchangeably.
• B. tray: a flat carrier for items. It has no connection to the meaning.
• C. tract: a stretch of land, a body system, or a pamphlet. It is unrelated, though it looks somewhat similar to "tinge" in sound pattern.
• D. mold: a shape or form, or a fungus. It does not fit.

Answer: A. tint

Tip: In "nearest in meaning" questions, substitute each option into the sentence. "A tint of dishonour" reads naturally as a slight trace, while "a tray of dishonour" or "a tract of dishonour" makes no sense. Also, tinge and tint both come from the Latin tingere (to dye), which is a useful way to remember that they are related.