Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “admonish”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: ADMONISH Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “to warn or reprimand (often gently) for a fault.”

Verbal Ability Synonyms Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Reprimand
  • B
    Praise
  • C
    Applaud
  • D
    Reward

Answer

Correct Answer: Reprimand

Explanation

MeaningTo admonish is to caution, advise, or reprimand someone for a fault or lapse, typically in a mild or earnest manner.

Option analysisReprimand — closest synonym (to reprove). ✅Praise / Applaud / Reward — positive responses; antonymic in tone. ❌

UsageThe teacher admonished the class for talking → the teacher reprimanded them.

Final AnswerReprimand

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